You can see Tony is consciously choosing the notes, every passage playing it different to his recordings, keeping it new and thinking ahead of the tune, what a crazy display of improvisation. To know what its like to be one step ahead of your fingers and letting your mind choose the notes, not just relying on your fingers and muscle memory of the tune , i can only dream.
Just a man and his guitar. I never got to meet Tony, but he really seemed like a true gentleman, and his abilities to move and inspire his listeners is unique and appreciated. Rest Easy, Tony. And thank you for what you've left for us.
You weren't just admired in America for your supreme talent. Here in the UK me and my friend have acknowledged your music and playing for the past 10 years. We will forever raise a glass to you when we put on 'Freeborn Man'! (which is often enough!) R.I.P Legend
Once in a lifetime someone comes along that changes everything for everybody. Tony Rice is a legend, he is truly a treasure. He has always carried himself with such class when presenting music in it's purest form. he simply steps up to the microphone and transcends style, genre, and stereo type and simply makes acoustic magic! Thank God for these forms of media for sharing such amazing moments in time with countless generations. Thank You Tony Rice for all you are still doing to influence musicians world wide!
I couldn't agree more Tony... what a moment this was and such an incredible treasure for all of us that weren't there to be able to see it live . I'm continuously amazed and thankful at what is available to us now., #TonyRice #bluegrass #guitar
100% Joshua....... Tony's just getting ready to hop on a Pan-am Jumbo first Class like in the 60's-70's..... oh the good old days with more suits.... more class....... I really do hear you Brother...... best comment! Paul
The first time I heard him years ago I took notice to that when everybody else on stage was dressed with shirttails hanging out wearing tennis shoes but Tony had some class about him that separated him from the rest. I just thought to myself, this is going to be good.
I am not a bluegrass or country fan at all, cant stand the music, but Tony you came and changed all that for me, I changed from heavy metal to bluegrass and folk, after hearing you play solo I gave my life to Jesus my king, your play gave me peace and I was delivered from anger and pain in my life. Tony you dont know me... but thank you, I play drums for the Lord in a praise and worship band.
Victor Serge beware Satan roams the earth seeking to kill, steal and destroy. Make no mistake Satan wants as many souls to spend eternity in hell with him. Eternity is not a long time, it’s FOREVER! God will reveal himself to you, just ask.
When a musician plays solo he bares his soul to the crowd. A piece of music like this is only a snapshot of a long and distinguished career of a brilliant musician. It’s a frozen moment in time showing us how he was feeling and thinking at that particular moment. The fact that technically this may not be his best work makes it even more endearing. He is trusting us as listeners to understand this and to degrade him or his performance is unfair to say the least. There isn’t a musician alive who plays ‘perfectly’ every time they pick up their instrument. Besides, trying to blow Tony’s candle out won’t make yours shine any brighter.
Anyone trying to play this as well as he plays it would soon learn exactly how hard these chords are and would get in the “ I Suck Compared to Tony Rice” line. Tony sets the bar way high.
@ Ray Barr ...I completely agree. It is unfortunate that the listener who needs this explained to them, are probably incapable of enjoying Tony's playing anyway. RIP Legend.
Thanks for your tribute to a great musician, he deserves it, as someone said in the remarks, he did set the bar high for all of the flat- pickers in the business. Your words were well placed and I could hear a bit of poetic tone in your "voice", perhaps you are a musician yourself...
Tony is among a very few masters of the acoustic guitar. I have been a fan since J.D. Crowe and the New South (Rounder 0044) came out in 1975. Have had the privilege of seeing him perform several times.
I was standing just to the left of the stage that day to Tony's right. I spoke to Tony right after that performance. And he said "I'm done!" He said it was a late night - after the "Late Night Jam" at M.F. He had just gone through some major personal loss..his uncle had died & then his dog Django.
Brian Summers I was over n that side with my friends and their toddler in a jogging trike stroller. Someone came up behind and my buddy Matt's wife Anne fell against him as she turned. Matt thought she'd been pushed and turned to get in their face, then backed off when he saw it was Tony taking his guitar onstage. Merlefest Memories!
@@garywhitt98 Well in that case, I'll see if he will trade me his guitar for a coffee can of his choice. ya, you'r right though, he is one of the very best.
This is why I don't read poetry. In my book, Tony Rice is the greatest American poet. He tells a story of the U.S. that reflects bluegrass, jazz, blues and country. Though his personal voice on the guitar is deeply rooted on the southern tradition, his message is universal.
Oh, you are in for a world of wonder and surprise! I hope you can understand the English lyrics. In my opinion, John Prine is the greatest living songwriter. I don't want to demean Jerry and Norman by any means. I have followed their careers all my life too, but for me Tony and John are my musical heroes and have done so much for my life.
I went to a Tony Tribute this summer. Of course, he was not there. It was in North Carolina and I live in Costa Rica. I got to meet his uncle and a lot of Tony's friends which meant a lot to me. The year before I flew up to see John Prine. Let me know what you think of him when you have a chance. Not the player that Tony, Norman and Jerry are; it is all about the "story" for him. I hope to get to your wonderful country some day! Abrazos, Maria
I don't think there are many bluegrass guitar player in the music today who have not been influenced by Tony Rice. Tony is to bluegrass guitarists what Earl Scruggs is to banjo players. Alison Krauss said that Tony was her number one inspiration. He had an AMAZING voice to go with it too....it sucks that he lost his voice tho.
As if this wasn’t good enough the busts into Manzanita. He’s incredible. Not long ago I came across this vid as I was looking into Shenandoah (cheap) Martin guitar was about to buy. And I’m so pissed at myself for not knowing about him until now. But then was never really into bluegrass much until Alison K. & union station changed that for me. Love you Tony and get well
Who gives a damn about how he looks??!! I do give a damn about the way he plays though ~ spellbinding, magical stuff. The crowd is rightfully hushed. Thanks for the upload (-:
Some people like guitar played thru banks of effects by guys with hair extensions, dressed in spandex. I'll take my music unplugged, and played by masters who love their instrument and their music. Give me a Tony Rice, a Mark O'Connor, a Sam Bush, etc. To me, that is what music is.
I've been a bif fan of Tony for many years, but I have to say I prefer this classic old tune done straight. It's a bold and technically awesome treatment of course, but for me the profound melancholy that allows this song take me to a special place doesn't come through. Just sayin',
But that is not a "D28" as you know it. Martin does not make a D28 like this anymore..only the name is the same. There is a signature Tony Rice..and a D28V that are closer.
no melody...just complex chord picking with occasional solo runs in between. Jerry Reed, Tommy Emanuel, Richar Smith or Chet Atkins actually deliver melody that can get stuck in your head and you can remember it: like Windy and Warm or Struttin..this one particular is sht...
I’m actually hearing the same thing. It sounds wonderfully played, but there’s no song here. It’s one run of maybe 16 bars and the rest is just randomly played licks and noodling around that repeated line. Not taking anything away from the phenomenal artist tony is, but for all the hype this particular song is meh.
This was Tony Rice. The greatest acoustic guitarist ever born. Rip Anthony David Rice 12/25/20
You can see Tony is consciously choosing the notes, every passage playing it different to his recordings, keeping it new and thinking ahead of the tune, what a crazy display of improvisation. To know what its like to be one step ahead of your fingers and letting your mind choose the notes, not just relying on your fingers and muscle memory of the tune , i can only dream.
Lots of great players think ahead like that, it isn't out of reach for you, you can do it l!!! 😊
Rest in peace, Mr. Rice. Now you'll play for angels. One of the alltime greats !!!
Angel Band 100%!!
Just a man and his guitar. I never got to meet Tony, but he really seemed like a true gentleman, and his abilities to move and inspire his listeners is unique and appreciated. Rest Easy, Tony. And thank you for what you've left for us.
You weren't just admired in America for your supreme talent. Here in the UK me and my friend have acknowledged your music and playing for the past 10 years. We will forever raise a glass to you when we put on 'Freeborn Man'! (which is often enough!) R.I.P Legend
heavenly. brought so much happiness to so many. RIP
Once in a lifetime someone comes along that changes everything for everybody. Tony Rice is a legend, he is truly a treasure. He has always carried himself with such class when presenting music in it's purest form. he simply steps up to the microphone and transcends style, genre, and stereo type and simply makes acoustic magic! Thank God for these forms of media for sharing such amazing moments in time with countless generations. Thank You Tony Rice for all you are still doing to influence musicians world wide!
I couldn't agree more Tony... what a moment this was and such an incredible treasure for all of us that weren't there to be able to see it live . I'm continuously amazed and thankful at what is available to us now., #TonyRice #bluegrass #guitar
The best
even on a windblown stage with a bad sound system his guitar rings true, one of the few thank you Mr. Tony Rice
Tony Rice has so much class. I mean, who else wears a suit on stage these days? I love it !
+Joshua Kruel Well Said Joshua
100% Joshua....... Tony's just getting ready to hop on a Pan-am Jumbo first Class like in the 60's-70's..... oh the good old days with more suits.... more class....... I really do hear you Brother...... best comment! Paul
Tim O'Brien and his friends in Hot Rize. Jerry Douglas's Earl of Leicester are two that I know.
A double-breasted suit at that!
The first time I heard him years ago I took notice to that when everybody else on stage was dressed with shirttails hanging out wearing tennis shoes but Tony had some class about him that separated him from the rest. I just thought to myself, this is going to be good.
Found out about Tony last night. Now I'm hooked to his music
His dynamics set him so far apart from the rest. So powerful and then so gentle. And the tone, my God, the tone.
His music has literally saved my life
Stunningly Beautiful....What a brilliant artist...
Watching this makes me happy to be alive
this man brings me to tears he's so good.
The man is dying and I'm a full grown man that has tears in his eyes.
Extraordinary!!! I love it. What a musician!!!
I am not a bluegrass or country fan at all, cant stand the music, but Tony you came and changed all that for me, I changed from heavy metal to bluegrass and folk, after hearing you play solo I gave my life to Jesus my king, your play gave me peace and I was delivered from anger and pain in my life. Tony you dont know me... but thank you, I play drums for the Lord in a praise and worship band.
Brandon van Heerden Really?
drugs are crazy.
beware magic Jesus
Victor Serge beware Satan roams the earth seeking to kill, steal and destroy. Make no mistake Satan wants as many souls to spend eternity in hell with him.
Eternity is not a long time, it’s FOREVER!
God will reveal himself to you, just ask.
Tony's the real thing! Great person as well as an awesome guitarist. Much respect for the man!
I love this song so many emotions and rhythm. ..it's deep
When a musician plays solo he bares his soul to the crowd. A piece of music like this is only a snapshot of a long and distinguished career of a brilliant musician. It’s a frozen moment in time showing us how he was feeling and thinking at that particular moment. The fact that technically this may not be his best work makes it even more endearing. He is trusting us as listeners to understand this and to degrade him or his performance is unfair to say the least. There isn’t a musician alive who plays ‘perfectly’ every time they pick up their instrument. Besides, trying to blow Tony’s candle out won’t make yours shine any brighter.
Anyone trying to play this as well as he plays it would soon learn exactly how hard these chords are and would get in the “ I Suck Compared to Tony Rice” line. Tony sets the bar way high.
Ray Barr
I agree.
Maestro indeed.
TONY RICE R.I.P.
@ Ray Barr ...I completely agree. It is unfortunate that the listener who needs this explained to them, are probably incapable of enjoying Tony's playing anyway. RIP Legend.
Thanks for your tribute to a great musician, he deserves it, as someone said in the remarks, he did set the bar high for all of the flat- pickers in the business. Your words were well placed and I could hear a bit of poetic tone in your "voice", perhaps you are a musician yourself...
Tony is among a very few masters of the acoustic guitar. I have been a fan since J.D. Crowe and the New South (Rounder 0044) came out in 1975. Have had the privilege of seeing him perform several times.
I was standing just to the left of the stage that day to Tony's right. I spoke to Tony right after that performance. And he said "I'm done!" He said it was a late night - after the "Late Night Jam" at M.F. He had just gone through some major personal loss..his uncle had died & then his dog Django.
Brian Summers I was over n that side with my friends and their toddler in a jogging trike stroller. Someone came up behind and my buddy Matt's wife Anne fell against him as she turned. Matt thought she'd been pushed and turned to get in their face, then backed off when he saw it was Tony taking his guitar onstage.
Merlefest Memories!
Whoa! I had a Django dog too! Seventeen years old when he passed! 😢
RIP, a guitar legend.
Master of guitar harmony!
This is what real genius looks and sounds like
..........wow. Simply.
God bless Tony!
His music enriched my life
Please don't make it "past tense" as he is still with us, though not in good shape. I think about him every day and write to him every month.
M. C. Master, I didn't.
Yes, you did. Then: enriches.
Would you direct message me please?@@m.c.master4622
Smoothly at 1:54 makes a tune adjustment. The greatest ever.
That is by far one of the best sounding guitars I have ever heard. Rich tone, well balanced sound. Music was pretty good too !
It’s the player. Tony would make a coffee can sound good.
@@garywhitt98 Well in that case, I'll see if he will trade me his guitar for a coffee can of his choice. ya, you'r right though, he is one of the very best.
There is a really cool write up on his guitar on fretboard journal. Its very interesting. Its a 1932 martin d-28
Tony Rice. Shenandoah
¡Vaya manera de tocar la guitarra! Magnífico
This is why I don't read poetry. In my book, Tony Rice is the greatest American poet. He tells a story of the U.S. that reflects bluegrass, jazz, blues and country. Though his personal voice on the guitar is deeply rooted on the southern tradition, his message is universal.
Tony is my guitar hero.
Mine too.....!!!
A man with the true music in his being, he speaks the language of the soul
Norman Blake, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, are my heroes
In my opinion, though I LOVE all of the above, you left out John Prine.
That's because I'm from Argentina. Thanks for the info :)
Oh, you are in for a world of wonder and surprise! I hope you can understand the English lyrics. In my opinion, John Prine is the greatest living songwriter. I don't want to demean Jerry and Norman by any means. I have followed their careers all my life too, but for me Tony and John are my musical heroes and have done so much for my life.
Thank you M.C. Master!. I usually understand most of the lyrics. I was able to study your language when I was a boy.Grettings from Argentina!
I went to a Tony Tribute this summer. Of course, he was not there. It was in North Carolina and I live in Costa Rica. I got to meet his uncle and a lot of Tony's friends which meant a lot to me. The year before I flew up to see John Prine. Let me know what you think of him when you have a chance. Not the player that Tony, Norman and Jerry are; it is all about the "story" for him. I hope to get to your wonderful country some day! Abrazos, Maria
A Real Person, playing A Real Instrument and Real Music....Live. I don't know petty subversive.
A true Savant. A legend born.
i love how he puts parts of manzanita in there
Flatpicker15 Read the history on his D28. It is fascinating
I don't think there are many bluegrass guitar player in the music today who have not been influenced by Tony Rice. Tony is to bluegrass guitarists what Earl Scruggs is to banjo players. Alison Krauss said that Tony was her number one inspiration. He had an AMAZING voice to go with it too....it sucks that he lost his voice tho.
Pure genious!
Just gorgeous!
No equal in the world!!!!!!!
Right up there with Tommy Emmanuel
RIP Tony.😞
As if this wasn’t good enough the busts into Manzanita. He’s incredible. Not long ago I came across this vid as I was looking into Shenandoah (cheap) Martin guitar was about to buy. And I’m so pissed at myself for not knowing about him until now. But then was never really into bluegrass much until Alison K. & union station changed that for me. Love you Tony and get well
At 3:10 he adds Oh Danny Boy to this mix. Beautiful.
Jazzgrass at its finest.
Who gives a damn about how he looks??!! I do give a damn about the way he plays though ~ spellbinding, magical stuff. The crowd is rightfully hushed.
Thanks for the upload (-:
@piedmontproject That's Clarence's guitar. It's a 1935 D-28. They didn't make a D-28 in 1932.
Yup. You can spot it a mile away, with that big old sound hole.
Tony Rice should carry the CGP badge imo
First time I've seen someone play the harp on a guitar.
RIP.
If you don’t like this there’s something wrong with you
@piedmontproject ...But *whatevef* it is, it sounds terrific!
some may even invasion the little crawling squirrely paths through thick I guess he teeters after a few legends himself
💗
Everybody should.
God made Tony's right hand just a little different.......better...than the other players.
The Master
nice
Nice!!!
wow that's a good like/dislike ratio i'd say. tony is the man!
@489177 is your name your guitars serial number perhaps? 1988 martin?
Some people like guitar played thru banks of effects by guys with hair extensions, dressed in spandex.
I'll take my music unplugged, and played by masters who love their instrument and their music.
Give me a Tony Rice, a Mark O'Connor, a Sam Bush, etc. To me, that is what music is.
Anyone has got any idea on what microphone is used here to amplify his acoustic sound?
Cortez Cortez looks like an sm 58 unusual since he usually prefers an omni directional.
A nice one likely.
Nope...a get er done mic.
A SHURE SM 58
Tony usually carried his personal Mike for his guitar. A AKG Condensor mike
You certainly have to be saying that in jest.
Ned Flanders i didnt know you could play the guitar
I've been a bif fan of Tony for many years, but I have to say I prefer this classic old tune done straight. It's a bold and technically awesome treatment of course, but for me the profound melancholy that allows this song take me to a special place doesn't come through. Just sayin',
But that is not a "D28" as you know it.
Martin does not make a D28 like this anymore..only the name is the same.
There is a signature Tony Rice..and a D28V that are closer.
Nineteen people's ears don't work...
Completely inappropriate intro. This guy is a fair player but not a patch on Tommy Emmanuel
This is sad to watch...surely an off day.
Huh?
I get your meaning but even on an " off " day I wish we all had an ounce of this man's love and understanding of music. Peace.
no melody...just complex chord picking with occasional solo runs in between. Jerry Reed, Tommy Emanuel, Richar Smith or Chet Atkins actually deliver melody that can get stuck in your head and you can remember it: like Windy and Warm or Struttin..this one particular is sht...
savcob I think you're just jealous you'll never be one tenth the guitarist that Tony Rice is
I’m actually hearing the same thing. It sounds wonderfully played, but there’s no song here. It’s one run of maybe 16 bars and the rest is just randomly played licks and noodling around that repeated line. Not taking anything away from the phenomenal artist tony is, but for all the hype this particular song is meh.
I guess you don't like jazz then.
Clair Wakefield I play jazz. If you don’t have a melodic theme you just have a big mess. Improvisation is based off the melody. Noodling is not jazz.
Assholes... He IS playing Shenandoah with some improvisation and then segues into "Danny Boy" and back into Shenandoah. IF you have no clue.. STFU.
he looks pretty sloppy and cold in this clip -- still a lovely piece though. Somehow comforting to see he's just human after all :)
I don’t like his version. There are too many notes. He losses the song with too much fretwork.