@@moisty254 The fact that Tommy Emmanual is the best doesn't mean everyone else is lacking. There are many excellent guitar players, too many to name. I have my favorites and you have yours but I don't think anyone reaches the pinnacle of "gifted" the way Tommy does.
It's not just about the skill (which is obviously off the charts); it's also about the pure joy he exudes when performing, that makes him such a pleasure to listen to.
Yeah i doubt there has ever been, or ever will, anyone who puts so much emotion into playing as he does, you can ALWAYS see is is 100% in it with full joy, what a talent 🙂
EVH used to play just like this. Not in terms of style or anything. But the emotion he put into his music and the smile on his face when he played contributed to his sound so much. He was such a talent. RIP Eddie!🥰
John Newton, 1779 Verse 1 Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. Verse 2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! Verse 3 Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. Verse 4 The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures. Verse 5 Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace. Verse 6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, Who called me here below, Will be forever mine. Verse 7 When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we’d first begun.
It's not a "gift" as if it was just given to him. Tommy has been playing since he was 3-4 years old and has put a tremendous amount of time into his playing. He has played constantly his entire life. He is still playing a ton of shows. Look at his tour schedule. It takes so much work and dedication to play like this and he is able to express his personality through this instrument. Great guy! I'm fortunate to have had the pleasure to see him live.
This is 2021. I've listened to music my whole life, and I'm a professional musician. Tommy's been playing for decades. And yet, here I am listening to details I didn't know existed in guitar. What a master.
Most musicians with this kind of talent usually go off on some avant-garde tangent in their later years. Maybe because they get bored with "traditional" music styles, but Tommy continues to make amazing versions of traditional tunes that I never get tired of listening to.
He's not playing a guitar with his fingers, but playing it with his heart/soul and bringing the audience for a spiritual ride! Wow! Always inspired and grateful Tommy! Thks!
@Chad Lajiness the song he was playing is a religious song and to me it looks like he is happy playing it beautifully for his creator and can appreciate what the song means. Always someone who has to be the speech and thought police on here.
I used to call myself a guitar player, that is, until I saw Tommy open up for Ricky Scaggs and Kentucky Thunder... from that point I started to call myself a guitar plunker. T E is the best I've ever seen... strictly in MY OPINION, he's the GOAT! He may not be YOUR GOAT, but he's mine.
@@KelliAnnWinkler Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!
@@KelliAnnWinkler Hey! That’s very good to know, I just can’t stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all his songs is your favorite? Have a great day… Stay Safe
watching this with wide open mouth, geeeses, the last time I was this impressed and humble before a genius, was when i saw Gary Moore with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker in Stockholm 1994. Holy moly what a guitarplayer, Mr Tommy Emmanuel!
For a long time I was in denial thinking that there must be somebody that's as good as Tommy. Thirty years later I still haven't found anyone who comes close to this mans talent.
@@tose917 Only reason I said it that way was because BB King is deceased. I heard him live three times. I've never heard Tommy live. BB was the greatest musician alive until his relatively recent death. So help me God one cannot record what BB did live. Close to a religious experience for me. I've never heard nothin like it. I'm not familiar with many great musicians but I have been to The Mountain!
God is good, to have blessed us with this man. And what grace God extends to us through His son Jesus, and this, celebrated in this arrangement. Thank you Tommy for blessing me today and helping me look upward!
I've played acoustic guitar for a long time, and I said 'oh shit' and 'Damn' more than a lot a times during this. Great spirit and presence from Tommy E dog!
We met in Parramatta Gaol at a church service, myself sitting there knowingly shitting myself awaiting the arrival of this man Tommy Emmanuel. The choir director at the time had arranged him to come play at church, as they had known each other through session and touring work. I can only say what a priviledge to meet, see, hear and play with this absolute gentleman of a man! Bless you Tommy x
I've seen so many great guitarist's and honestly none of them is like tommy. Tommy he's just in another level, he is the god father of finger style of this generation. Just amazing.
@@ExpertatZero0 not much, but in this video, no no!!! Luca, Marcin, Misko are our god fathers, they use tapping, nice bass line and so much percussion. I try to become like them. Tommy is a guitarist for old ppl type, sorry.
@@piortiq9795 Sorry Plort IQ u really sucked in yr reply u know cause u see Iam also fan of Marcin ,misko ,Eddie,etc.. u may be right that here in this video he didn't add too much except fingerstyles ,harmonics,and arpeggios but u can't judge him only with this one just go and check every video of Tommy then comment ,one more thing is like other music is never static it keeps changing through ages and willl keep changing ...are u a guitar player too
@@nemesis0217 bro, I'm guitar player too, and I am using only fingerstyle to play, and I know, what fingerstyle is. And I know, what is arpeggio, and I know, what is arpeggio with fingerstyle. I have played in this style more than 2 years, so trust me, what we hear in this video, this is not Fingerstyle (f8ck this word).
3:28 what a otherworldly ending. He literally makes an acoustic guitar sound like a Rhoades electric piano! It's 13 notes, and gets them to sustain and layer atop each other, with the clever use of harmonics. This is so difficult to do with only 6 strings! Just brilliant, brilliant player.
I had the good fortune to win a competition the prize was double tickets, best sets in the house, his new CD and meeting him backstage after the show. He was brilliant.
More the the playing of the song, is the BELIEVING of that Amazing Grace that has come to this world, for without it, there is no reason for the song being played. John 3:16-18 (KJV) 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
There’s no such thing as the worlds best guitarist... but nobody is better than ole Tommy.
Exactly!!!
Search for Raphael Rabello
Chet was pretty good :D Roy Clark knew a thing or two
Chet is a good finger style but I feel every style has a “best”
@@moisty254 The fact that Tommy Emmanual is the best doesn't mean everyone else is lacking. There are many excellent guitar players, too many to name. I have my favorites and you have yours but I don't think anyone reaches the pinnacle
of "gifted" the way Tommy does.
It's not just about the skill (which is obviously off the charts); it's also about the pure joy he exudes when performing, that makes him such a pleasure to listen to.
Yeah i doubt there has ever been, or ever will, anyone who puts so much emotion into playing as he does, you can ALWAYS see is is 100% in it with full joy, what a talent 🙂
EVH used to play just like this. Not in terms of style or anything. But the emotion he put into his music and the smile on his face when he played contributed to his sound so much. He was such a talent. RIP Eddie!🥰
Well said! I always loved listening to Pavarotti because he sounded great and he just loved what he was doing...
Exactly
Вообще круто!!! молодец!Слов нет.
Simply one of the greatest guitarists to ever walk this planet.
indeeed
Certainly one of the greatest if not THE Greatest.
He’s the Greatest guitar player ever alive
@@benjoshd3386 naah many are better
@@pitambarlalsahu6902 Who ? Even Eric Clapton said it and many others ,maybe you just living under the rock
There will never be another version of amazing grace that is as amazing as this one, ever again.
The hymn "Amazing Grace" is one of the best hymns that a sinner could sing!
I can feel that he is praising God through this play!
Absolutely! 😊😊 That’s why I’m learning it on the guitar - the words, the truth. xxx 😊💖
Agree 💯%
John Newton, 1779
Verse 1
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
Verse 2
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
Verse 3
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
Verse 4
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
Verse 5
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
Verse 6
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
Verse 7
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
Tommy is in the pantheon. This is an insanely soulful performance. A master.
Grandmaster :-)
This level of talent rarely comes into being. God bless you Tommy.
Tommy ain't no guitarist. He has transcended. Now, he's something else, something beyond.
He is a guitarist
@@calebsully2588 never heard anything more true
The Holy Spirit has descended upon this man!! What a gift! I just keep watching this over and over again. Thank You Tommy!
It's not a "gift" as if it was just given to him. Tommy has been playing since he was 3-4 years old and has put a tremendous amount of time into his playing. He has played constantly his entire life. He is still playing a ton of shows. Look at his tour schedule. It takes so much work and dedication to play like this and he is able to express his personality through this instrument. Great guy! I'm fortunate to have had the pleasure to see him live.
This is 2021. I've listened to music my whole life, and I'm a professional musician.
Tommy's been playing for decades.
And yet, here I am listening to details I didn't know existed in guitar.
What a master.
Right?
Yeah ... that's about ... it
And you are probably a music graduate
"Make a joyful noise unto the lord"! Tommy thanks for the joy you spread with your playing! What a gift!
Most musicians with this kind of talent usually go off on some avant-garde tangent in their later years. Maybe because they get bored with "traditional" music styles, but Tommy
continues to make amazing versions of traditional tunes that I never get tired of listening to.
No one can ever play that again. He has ended interpretations of that song. He has the last word.
He's not playing a guitar with his fingers, but playing it with his heart/soul and bringing the audience for a spiritual ride! Wow! Always inspired and grateful Tommy! Thks!
very well said,if his heart could play ANDpump,thiis is how it woul sound,listen to this josephine kreuk visser
Praise the Lord for His grace! Wonderful musician!
@Chad Lajiness the song he was playing is a religious song and to me it looks like he is happy playing it beautifully for his creator and can appreciate what the song means. Always someone who has to be the speech and thought police on here.
This guy's personal relationship with the guitar warrants further experience. Damn, he could teach this other world.
I used to call myself a guitar player, that is, until I saw Tommy open up for Ricky Scaggs and Kentucky Thunder... from that point I started to call myself a guitar plunker. T E is the best I've ever seen... strictly in MY OPINION, he's the GOAT! He may not be YOUR GOAT, but he's mine.
His body&his guitar spoke the fine language of music. He did it with Amazing Grace.
Sometimes listening to Tommy Emmanuel is a spiritual experience. This is one of those.
Sitting here with tears in my eyes. Thought I wasn't spiritual....guess I was wrong.
@@KelliAnnWinkler Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!
@@gregnormal55. I guess I would have to say I am a fan.
@@KelliAnnWinkler Hey! That’s very good to know, I just can’t stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all his songs is your favorite? Have a great day… Stay Safe
The Maestro Tommy Emmanuel, is certainly among the most talented, impressive, and extraordinary guitarists in the history of Music.
Tommy is a GIFT from GOD!!!!
Божественно. Флажолеты - просто бриллианты. Гениальный музыкант.
The way Tommy ends this literally gives me the chills. Unreal
That full chord he plays at 2:07 made him my favourite human ever.
and it fits so perfectly.
Actually that note @ 3:12 is ‘Da Kine’
A7M?
Who on earth can dislike this not guitar players that’s for sure
88 tone-deaf so far !!!!
Bass players
those thumbs down .. is guys who can't play guitar .. Tommy spend more time on his guitar a day than these guys in a lifetime in prayer .....
Спасибо Вам! Томми!
Храни Вас Господь!
Tommy has Amazing Grace with that guitar. Best guitarist of all time in his field.
Truly on here, not a missed moment ! An artist that inspires, moves and will be one who will be remembered for generations. Thank you !
watching this with wide open mouth, geeeses, the last time I was this impressed and humble before a genius, was when i saw Gary Moore with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker in Stockholm 1994. Holy moly what a guitarplayer, Mr Tommy Emmanuel!
The different sound he managed to get out of that one instrument is insane😮
The true master.
The creativity and the interpretation of this spiritual piece are a work of true musical genius.
I agree.
Yes he’s a genius!! Definitely
His playing is out of this world, but what I like even more is his passion and gusto.
Wish I could give more than just a thumbs up. I'd have hearts, angels, and soaring eagles to express my love for this.
The all time master of fingerstyle guitar and SO musical!
Jesus Christ , This the best amazing Grace Guitar Solo In The Worldddd!!!!!
One of the most inspiring guitar players of all time. Fun.
For a long time I was in denial thinking that there must be somebody that's as good as Tommy.
Thirty years later I still haven't found anyone who comes close to this mans talent.
lol.. you're still in denial
@@freshlumpia8202 I'm afraid so. 😊
Greatest guitar player alive; without a doubt in my mind...
Apparently you have never heard of Al Di Meola or John McLaughlin. Tommy is good but way overrated. Plus he likes to show off a lot.
@@tose917 Only reason I said it that way was because BB King is deceased. I heard him live three times. I've never heard Tommy live. BB was the greatest musician alive until his relatively recent death. So help me God one cannot record what BB did live. Close to a religious experience for me. I've never heard nothin like it. I'm not familiar with many great musicians but I have been to The Mountain!
@@tose917 what a stupid comment
Soothing... Tommy u never fail to impress me.. So it's a yes from me.. Good luck
It’s always a blessing when someone like him reaches down to comfort us! 🍀🍺
Something most perfect that I have heard in my whole life
One of the greats playing the greatest song probably ever written!!
Imagine giving this a thumbs down...
⭐🍀Tommy,,,👏💐Beautiful... congratulations... I wish you all the best - greetings from Krakow 💐
Вот сколько не слушай, каждый раз в такой кайф. Браво!!!
The guitar: you guys really don’t understand how much I’ve been through...
Anyone who gives Tommy a thumbs down .....there's a special place in he'll for ya
I always love Tommy's rendition. Thanks, Tommy for your amazing performance.
God is good, to have blessed us with this man. And what grace God extends to us through His son Jesus, and this, celebrated in this arrangement. Thank you Tommy for blessing me today and helping me look upward!
no one 'owns' the guitar like this man....incredible!!!
Danny Gatton.
@@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426 ?
@ mwlfqotn: I'd say dual ownership with Danny Gatton. Wouldn't it have been great to see those two together
I keep watching this over and over lol Steve the sound guy got Tommy's setup sounding insane in this video!
Amazing + Grace = Mission accomplished. Well done Mr. Emmanuel, very well done indeed.
I've played acoustic guitar for a long time, and I said 'oh shit' and 'Damn' more than a lot a times during this. Great spirit and presence from Tommy E dog!
We met in Parramatta Gaol at a church service, myself sitting there knowingly shitting myself awaiting the arrival of this man Tommy Emmanuel. The choir director at the time had arranged him to come play at church, as they had known each other through session and touring work. I can only say what a priviledge to meet, see, hear and play with this absolute gentleman of a man! Bless you Tommy x
Please refrain from using crude language.
My goodness!!
So lucky to live in your era master.
🙏🏻
I could listen to Tommy all day. What an incredible master of the guitar. Thank you Tommy.
Go to a live concert if you’ve never been. Wonderful!
There is precious little better in this world, than watching the best having fun . . . a benchmark performance.
Absolutely stunning performance Tommy...love it!!
That's having power over the instrument, how great this man is, and I never get tired of listening to him.
Done with amazing grace...Thank you for posting...God bless you🙏
There is a God and he is a huge huge Tommy Emanuel fan.....❤👈
To all you dislikes, Pooh on you! This is an amazing peace of musical art and a master of the ax at work. Nice job Tommy, nice!
Those dislikes are still trying to learn wonder wall.
I've seen so many great guitarist's and honestly none of them is like tommy. Tommy he's just in another level, he is the god father of finger style of this generation. Just amazing.
Lol, where did u see fingerstyle in his technique? Only nice arpeggios, and its all.
@@piortiq9795 haven't you heard or watched other videos of Tommys?
@@ExpertatZero0 not much, but in this video, no no!!!
Luca, Marcin, Misko are our god fathers, they use tapping, nice bass line and so much percussion. I try to become like them.
Tommy is a guitarist for old ppl type, sorry.
@@piortiq9795 Sorry Plort IQ u really sucked in yr reply u know cause u see Iam also fan of Marcin ,misko ,Eddie,etc.. u may be right that here in this video he didn't add too much except fingerstyles ,harmonics,and arpeggios but u can't judge him only with this one just go and check every video of Tommy then comment ,one more thing is like other music is never static it keeps changing through ages and willl keep changing ...are u a guitar player too
@@nemesis0217 bro, I'm guitar player too, and I am using only fingerstyle to play, and I know, what fingerstyle is. And I know, what is arpeggio, and I know, what is arpeggio with fingerstyle. I have played in this style more than 2 years, so trust me, what we hear in this video, this is not Fingerstyle (f8ck this word).
Что сказать?Великий музыкант!!!!👍👍👍
As well as the style of playing, fashioned by years of dedication, Tommy's obvious love for music and his creativity are so apparent.
Lord have mercy! There is so much heart expressed here. Now I'm ready to preach. HALLELUJAH!
3:28 what a otherworldly ending. He literally makes an acoustic guitar sound like a Rhoades electric piano!
It's 13 notes, and gets them to sustain and layer atop each other, with the clever use of harmonics. This is so difficult to do with only 6 strings!
Just brilliant, brilliant player.
Wooooow
경이 롭습니다ㅡ 👍 👍
Out of this world
Savage.... this is a masterpiece !
Tommy never ceases to amaze me! 👏
the best acoustic player that has ever lived !!!!!!!!!!!!
Played from the heart. Awesome! It is such worship that pleases the Lord. Cha SA.
He is an amazingly sensitive and accomplished musician. Immense respect.
Tommy is the best. I can't believe that my bucket list has been fulfilled. 😊
One of the best guitar players that has ever lived ! I am spellbound when I watch him play this stuff , and I have been a guitar player since 1963 .
I had the good fortune to win a competition the prize was double tickets, best sets in the house, his new CD and meeting him backstage after the show. He was brilliant.
Wow that's really a great honor meeting with Tommy Emmanuel face to face smiles 😂😂. How are you doing my friend 👋?
Когда играет Томми, ты понимаешь, что это произведение доведено до совершенства!
INCREDIBLE!!
Guitar painting industry loves him!
I thoroughly enjoyed every second of not only this, but when I've seen him live. It's almost angelic. Well, ok. It is angelic 👍🇺🇸
Красавчик. Супер. Звуки души (моей в том числе)) о которых я не догадывался. Не представлял, что такое можно выдать на гитаре.
the warmth and tone that guitar is giving off here is insane... On top of his playing... Mind blown
Super concert,legend guitarist,love 🙏🍀❤️🎼🎵🎶✌️👌🎸🍁🍂
Обалденно! Снимаем шляпы, господа!
Easily greatest player that's ever lived
What about Roy Clark? Richard Smith even?
@@PMA65537 not a chance
Amazing Tommy! Blessings!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Simply Amazing !
The best music for the all best people by one of the best musicians 💥😊👍
Dude takes dynamics to a whole new level. Tasteful food for the ears and soul.
the feel he has is not of this planet, its insane how brilliant Tommy is
More the the playing of the song, is the BELIEVING of that Amazing Grace that has come to this world, for without it, there is no reason for the song being played. John 3:16-18 (KJV)
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
This amazing player play The Amazing Grace definitely is SUPER AMAZING !!!
It’s been 30 yrs now I’ve been trying to play like that and it’s not even close👀you’re the Best Tommy🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👆🏾
one of best guitarists ever
Снимаю шляпу, браво благодарю❤
Tommy is a great ,a genius musician !!!!!
He made from a simple melody something Magnificent !!!!!
If I could hit one single note with such an amazing tone I'd be satisfied for a lifetime