Dan's and Mick's silly faces staring at John's guitar in the very beginning of the video are just mirrors reflecting our faces from this side of UA-cam. Beautiful playing man. 👏
@@thejohnsmith Magical playing as ever! I remember seeing you for the first time supporting John Martyn (RIP) at the Sage Gateshead and was blown away. Then a few years later crossing paths at the Stone Circles at Glasto with my old friend Jess. I'd love to see you back at TPS for a more in depth look at your musical history, guitars, playing and pedals/set-up. I wish TPS would do more acoustic based stuff with top notch players such as yourself. There are so many players out there who would love to see that, myself included. Your set-up and tone obviously goes way beyond the initial goal of most amplified acoustic players (ie: make it sound like an acoustic guitar, but louder). But your tone is wonderfully tasteful, and like you say, is purely in service to the song. I'd also love to see you play alongside someone like Anaïs Mitchell. Her work with Jefferson Hamer on The Child Ballads and her current project with Bonny Light Horseman feels like it would intersect perfectly with your own- Like an updated version of the Transatlantic Sessions!
Gotta get some of his records - his sound is outside of the bounds of time. Did I hear John correctly when he said that sound hole pickup is a '60s DeArmond single coil? What a tone! Almost forgot - I was walking down the street on vacation in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA this week when a guy going the other way said, "I love your T-shirt!". I absently thanked him, then looked down and realized I was wearing one of my TPS shirts!. I spun around and asked, "You know this show?", to which he replied "I watch it all the time!". As we drew apart, I hollered "Do you play?", and he yelled back, with a smile, "YES, I DO!". I shot him a thumbs up and smiled the rest of the morning, knowing that TPS had helped me connect with a stranger, thereby making the world a safer, more loving place, furthering world peace exponentially. I can't talk now, too emotional....
I find a lot of acoustic players obnoxious and gratuitously flashy - slap here, zing here, bonk there. John is a breath of fresh air - he plays with such restraint and understated beauty. BRAVO!!
Kirk Fletcher, Joey Landreth, Matt Schofield, Josh Smith, Chris Buck, Ariel Posen and now John Smith. I know these people just because of your show. Thank you, guys ! P.S. This guys has second-best hoarseness after Ray Lamontagne !!! Crazy !!!
I started this episode not feeling entirely in the mood for an acoustic thing. John won me over in the space of about two notes and I was in pieces by the time I got where I was going. Just amazing. Mick once said that Simon has excellent taste in guitars. It appears that the same is true of friends and music. Thank you for completely rearranging my emotional state, for providing the best possible soundtrack to my morning drive through the Texas hill country, and for another excellent show!
Been a fan of John's for a while now - great to see him getting the recognition he deserves in the comments here (and a lot of well deserved new fans). Lovely to hear Roger's amazing guitars played as they should be too. Great episode and really looking forward to part two!
What an amazing artist. Thanks Dan and Mick for broadening my musical horizons. I would have never run across John if I didn’t tune in to your show. Peace!
D&M: This is one of the best TPS vids ever. The balance between the music, the person, and the equipment was perfect. What a great way to feature an outstanding musician and person, the tools we use, and how real people interact. Great, great job! Thank you!
Rare for this viewing community to be simultaneously struck dumb, and yet be so briefly articulate in it’s appreciation of an artist. Appropriate that the best response to such English folk music done right is a simple Old English expletive.
What an eye-opening mind blowing audial orgasmotron of a show. I didn't know of John but now I'll never forget him. I'm off a-hunting up that mountain.
I've become quite used to brilliant playing in your video intros, but never did I think I would be sitting here, 5 minutes in, in tears. My goodness. Edit - Sorry, I deleted my previous message before I realised you guys had replied. I didn't think it did justice to the video. No offence intended.
Pretty sure I had the same reaction most people did when this came up. Sees the title & thinks "Who?", first song starts playing & suddenly it's "Holy shit! Why didn't I know?! Must remedy." Honestly haven't been so slack jawed watching TPS in ...ever?!
Around 17mins.. I've seen people tap an acoustic guitar to use it as a percussive instrument but never at this level of expressiveness mixing in the harmonics and the low string bass notes (appears to be a capo across the 5 upper strings?) I am blown away. Thanks for sharing, now I feel like I've got to spend 100 hours tapping my acoustic just to get to a fraction of the skill level he is at with this performance. So amazing.
This was truly exquisite. One of the most breathtaking performances I've seen in a long time. The fact he is able to achieve such a full, balanced, and beautiful sound is astounding.
I've been lucky enough to see John play live many times since his fox and the monk album. He just gets better and better! and it's a beautiful thing to behold and hear. Well done chaps, great showcase for the guy ;)
Wow... just... wow. This was truly beautiful... it's made me dig out my acoustics as they've not had much love for many a year. I can't wait for Part Two of this video. Good luck with the tour John and thanks to Dan & Mick for introducing your wonderful music to my ears!
Wow! Thank you Dan, Mick, Simon and of course John! This was a real moving episode, amazing playing and incredible sound quality! Going to deep dive into Johns music now.
Never heard of John Smith before this video, and I had tears in my eyes before the end of the first chorus of Joanna. Absolutely beautiful, please please bring him back on when you can!
I thought I knew something about acoustic guitar. Now I realise I know nothing. Nothing at all. Thank you for showing what is possible - it is truly inspiring. Have a great tour!
What a pleasure to round off an otherwise disastrous day! Thanks Mick, Dan and above all John. It isn't every day I am introduced to a new favourite performer.
Each and every episode of TPS is a joy but this one was particularly special! Thank you so much for introducing us all to yet another incredible musician and songwriter!
Good grief! what an amazingly talented humble man. That was truly something very special. No wonder you guys got emotional. John Smith is now on a lot of radars, well done lads.
Woke up 5am in Portland, Oregon. Made coffee and opened my iPad to watch today’s episode of TPS only to hear a song about Oregon. Beautiful sounds. Thanks for a great show from Oregon.
Very appreciative for this episode guys! The honesty in John's approach is so authentic in his writing that you cannot help but feel what he intended for you to feel. Much needed and so very thankful John. God Bless you and your endeavors.
Thank You for introducing this fine Gentleman to me. I'm listening to his music whole day. And it is a good day. Because of that... Man. There is something very honest in His guitar and voice. Thank You very much. Greets, from Poland.
That is the most inspiring acoustic guitar video I have seen in a long time. What an incredible talent! I love the tunings he uses and those guitars are unbelievable!
So good! From the very first note, I'm quite certain everyone listening had already decided to they needed to do whatever possible to chase that tone. This was my first experience with John's music. Instant fan!
John Smith is amazing! Out of this world! Thank you TPS for showing us what a great artist John is. Now I have to buy every single record that he has made. Looking forward to the next time he is a guest on TPS.
Oh my goodness, such beautiful stuff from John. I haven't heard so gorgeous a melding of traditions since mid-period John Martyn. Mick and Dan, I ******** love you guys for the honest emotional way you respond to music in the studio. I feel much less crazy as a result.
Rarely am I moved by music as I was when I was younger, it's something I lament, but I was literally brought to tears by your songs. Your songs were somehow important to me, and I will be listening to more. For now, I just wanted to say thank you. I hope you feel that thank you deeply. And thank you Dan and Mick for hosting. Much love from the States.
I have to say that hearing John Smith in this show was a life affirming moment for me. Utterly jaw-dropping in all aspects and singularly such beautiful songs. I was completely blown away by his talent. Thanks guys for putting up this great show and showing us John's music. Man, I just love the awestruck look on Dan's face at the end of the show cos it certainly reflects how I felt. Superb stuff!
I revisit this video to listen to these tunes every couple of months. And I have to say, John looks like Dan and Mick faces blended together. Guess I didn’t notice the first dozen times with all the tears in my eyes. Great music, John. 👏🏼
Dan and Mick, THANK YOU for introducing me to new and amazing music that I probably would not have looked for or found on my own. This was really far from what I was expecting on TPS, but just awesome. I really appreciate all that you do.
Yes, that is true, life is too short to spend it on long UA-cam shows, but every minute of your show and particularly this episode is worth it. Thank you for such a great job. Best wishes from Vancouver!
Dan's and Mick's silly faces staring at John's guitar in the very beginning of the video are just mirrors reflecting our faces from this side of UA-cam. Beautiful playing man. 👏
Thanks man!
@@thejohnsmith Magical playing as ever! I remember seeing you for the first time supporting John Martyn (RIP) at the Sage Gateshead and was blown away. Then a few years later crossing paths at the Stone Circles at Glasto with my old friend Jess. I'd love to see you back at TPS for a more in depth look at your musical history, guitars, playing and pedals/set-up. I wish TPS would do more acoustic based stuff with top notch players such as yourself. There are so many players out there who would love to see that, myself included. Your set-up and tone obviously goes way beyond the initial goal of most amplified acoustic players (ie: make it sound like an acoustic guitar, but louder). But your tone is wonderfully tasteful, and like you say, is purely in service to the song.
I'd also love to see you play alongside someone like Anaïs Mitchell. Her work with Jefferson Hamer on The Child Ballads and her current project with Bonny Light Horseman feels like it would intersect perfectly with your own- Like an updated version of the Transatlantic Sessions!
Good grief, lads. John Smith is a million miles away from my usual stuff but that was awesome. More of this guy, please.
My thoughts exactly, I'm glad they opened with the slide otherwise I might not have stuck around.
Gotta get some of his records - his sound is outside of the bounds of time. Did I hear John correctly when he said that sound hole pickup is a '60s DeArmond single coil? What a tone! Almost forgot - I was walking down the street on vacation in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA this week when a guy going the other way said, "I love your T-shirt!". I absently thanked him, then looked down and realized I was wearing one of my TPS shirts!. I spun around and asked, "You know this show?", to which he replied "I watch it all the time!". As we drew apart, I hollered "Do you play?", and he yelled back, with a smile, "YES, I DO!". I shot him a thumbs up and smiled the rest of the morning, knowing that TPS had helped me connect with a stranger, thereby making the world a safer, more loving place, furthering world peace exponentially. I can't talk now, too emotional....
I find a lot of acoustic players obnoxious and gratuitously flashy - slap here, zing here, bonk there. John is a breath of fresh air - he plays with such restraint and understated beauty. BRAVO!!
Love it. "Slap, Zing & Bonk" could be a modern acoustic guitar trio. It would be absolutely unlistenable.
You just know you're in for a treat when you press play to find Mick and Dan looking like they've been crying. Brilliant episode
Kirk Fletcher, Joey Landreth, Matt Schofield, Josh Smith, Chris Buck, Ariel Posen and now John Smith. I know these people just because of your show. Thank you, guys !
P.S. This guys has second-best hoarseness after Ray Lamontagne !!! Crazy !!!
this is the first time I got emotional, watching your brilliant program! Thanks you guys ;-)
You guys really are wonderful ambassadors for the craft. Nice one.
I started this episode not feeling entirely in the mood for an acoustic thing. John won me over in the space of about two notes and I was in pieces by the time I got where I was going. Just amazing. Mick once said that Simon has excellent taste in guitars. It appears that the same is true of friends and music. Thank you for completely rearranging my emotional state, for providing the best possible soundtrack to my morning drive through the Texas hill country, and for another excellent show!
Brilliant. Inspiring. Beautiful. Thanks so much for introducing us to this incredible musician and story teller.
Some of the best vid editing (timing, transition, music in background, etc) I've seen from the show!
OMG that intro 30s was like the music from heaven. I love it. What a great and humble man.
Been a fan of John's for a while now - great to see him getting the recognition he deserves in the comments here (and a lot of well deserved new fans). Lovely to hear Roger's amazing guitars played as they should be too. Great episode and really looking forward to part two!
Beautiful. Sublime. Enchanting. Moving. Superb. Resplendent. Glorious. Majestic. Awe-inspiring.
What an amazing artist. Thanks Dan and Mick for broadening my musical horizons. I would have never run across John if I didn’t tune in to your show.
Peace!
Absolutely floored. Thank you guys and thank you John.
You guys never cease to amaze me with your episodes. What a find John is, just amazing. Thank you both for all that you give us.
D&M: This is one of the best TPS vids ever. The balance between the music, the person, and the equipment was perfect. What a great way to feature an outstanding musician and person, the tools we use, and how real people interact. Great, great job! Thank you!
Possibly the finest acoustic guitar sounds I’ve ever heard. Just stunning.
This is officially my favorite TPS episode ever. What beautiful singing, song writing and playing.
This was an absolute treat. Beautiful music and what a nice guy. Thank you!
That was a very refreshing show. What a gent an what a sound. Well done all.
Wow...thank you guys so much for introducing us to artist like John. truly incredible musician
Rare for this viewing community to be simultaneously struck dumb, and yet be so briefly articulate in it’s appreciation of an artist. Appropriate that the best response to such English folk music done right is a simple Old English expletive.
Wow. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for introducing me to John's music!
Feeling emotional hearing John singing and playing, what a voice and one of the most beautiful acoustic sound i've ever heard !
What an eye-opening mind blowing audial orgasmotron of a show. I didn't know of John but now I'll never forget him. I'm off a-hunting up that mountain.
I've become quite used to brilliant playing in your video intros, but never did I think I would be sitting here, 5 minutes in, in tears. My goodness.
Edit - Sorry, I deleted my previous message before I realised you guys had replied. I didn't think it did justice to the video. No offence intended.
I'm a blubbering mess each time I've watched this video. Just beautiful.
Wow. Amazing, moving stuff for a Friday morning. More of John please
That song at the end is simply magical. What a moving voice he has and a beautiful guitar sound.
Such inspiring playing. Thanks Dan and Mick for putting out such great shows!
Pretty sure I had the same reaction most people did when this came up. Sees the title & thinks "Who?", first song starts playing & suddenly it's "Holy shit! Why didn't I know?! Must remedy."
Honestly haven't been so slack jawed watching TPS in ...ever?!
Wow 😲 This man is amazing!! What a voice!! Just blows my mind. No words 🙌🙌💙💙
Off to purchase some John Smith recordings then back to TPS...
yep....he's on my musical bucket list.
OMG the low end of those guitars! How.. stunning, inspiring and incredible sounds..
Oh my good god. Speechless. Buying now. What a discovery, thank you so much!
Around 17mins.. I've seen people tap an acoustic guitar to use it as a percussive instrument but never at this level of expressiveness mixing in the harmonics and the low string bass notes (appears to be a capo across the 5 upper strings?) I am blown away. Thanks for sharing, now I feel like I've got to spend 100 hours tapping my acoustic just to get to a fraction of the skill level he is at with this performance. So amazing.
Gorgeous playing and tone! John is a fantastic discovery, thank you. Waiting patiently for his return to TPS.
Just stunning! I think John has just gained a lot of new fans!
I've watched this clip about a dozen times now, and I am reduced to tears each time. Stunningly beautiful playing and singing. Love it!!
This was truly exquisite. One of the most breathtaking performances I've seen in a long time. The fact he is able to achieve such a full, balanced, and beautiful sound is astounding.
I can see how this made you emotional. I've got chills. I can only imagine the feeling of being present to such beauty. Thanks guys
I've been lucky enough to see John play live many times since his fox and the monk album. He just gets better and better!
and it's a beautiful thing to behold and hear. Well done chaps, great showcase for the guy ;)
Bloody marvellous, I'm lost for words. Inspiring doesn't even get close. My doors of perception just got ripped off the hinges. Get John back soon!
Wow... just... wow. This was truly beautiful... it's made me dig out my acoustics as they've not had much love for many a year. I can't wait for Part Two of this video. Good luck with the tour John and thanks to Dan & Mick for introducing your wonderful music to my ears!
Simply fabulous, I’d stopped listening to acoustic music but John’s made me download that.. thanks guys. 👍😘
Wow! Thank you Dan, Mick, Simon and of course John! This was a real moving episode, amazing playing and incredible sound quality! Going to deep dive into Johns music now.
This show introduces me to some great artists which I would otherwise be entirely ignorant of. Can’t thank you and them enough!
Wow!!! What a beautiful acoustic sound and those are very nice songs!! Congrats to John Smith!
Really beautiful. Lovely playing, beautiful tone. My favourite TPS so far.
Wow, something about this really hit home. Stunning episode, hope he will be back soon.
Simply stunning addition to the TPS channel. You guys are on a rocket ship & we’re all with you. John has yet another big fan today. 👍👌
Wow! Never heard of John, but he is SERIOUS! So much respect for these guys who can man handle music out of acoustic guitars!
Thanks for introducing to such a wonderful artist. It is always a delight discovering new and exciting guitar players & their music.
Never heard of John Smith before this video, and I had tears in my eyes before the end of the first chorus of Joanna. Absolutely beautiful, please please bring him back on when you can!
I was exactly the same - blubbing like a kid within the first verse. Beautiful stuff.
A thoughtful video about an exceptional musician. You knocked it out of the park on this one guys. Brilliant!
Beautiful sounds! Nice to see an 'acoustic' episode! :-)
I thought I knew something about acoustic guitar. Now I realise I know nothing. Nothing at all. Thank you for showing what is possible - it is truly inspiring. Have a great tour!
What a pleasure to round off an otherwise disastrous day!
Thanks Mick, Dan and above all John. It isn't every day I am introduced to a new favourite performer.
Each and every episode of TPS is a joy but this one was particularly special! Thank you so much for introducing us all to yet another incredible musician and songwriter!
Good grief! what an amazingly talented humble man. That was truly something very special. No wonder you guys got emotional. John Smith is now on a lot of radars, well done lads.
Great sounds guys, Thanks John for getting me though the day.
Woke up 5am in Portland, Oregon. Made coffee and opened my iPad to watch today’s episode of TPS only to hear a song about Oregon. Beautiful sounds. Thanks for a great show from Oregon.
Damn.. really dig this guy's sound. Thanks for hipping me to another great artist. Cheers gents..
What incredible resonance! Amazing guys
THE FUTURE FORMAT OF TPS HAS LANDED. Emotional indeed, thanks guys!!
Holy crap! John Smith is AMAZING! 😮👍
Wow. Just wow. Thank you John, Mick and Dan!
Beautiful songs! Just what I needed to hear today. Thank you. Bow down low.
Wow... incredible. Thank you so much for sharing!
Very appreciative for this episode guys! The honesty in John's approach is so authentic in his writing that you cannot help but feel what he intended for you to feel. Much needed and so very thankful John. God Bless you and your endeavors.
Today has been my birthday and that was probably the best present anyone could ask for.
Staggeringly beautiful 🙏❤️
Been an emotional week, will have to listen to these amazing songs for a long long time
What an interesting change of pace. Beautiful, expressive music for sure! Thanks for the variety.
Thank You for introducing this fine Gentleman to me. I'm listening to his music whole day. And it is a good day. Because of that...
Man. There is something very honest in His guitar and voice. Thank You very much. Greets, from Poland.
That is the most inspiring acoustic guitar video I have seen in a long time. What an incredible talent! I love the tunings he uses and those guitars are unbelievable!
So good! From the very first note, I'm quite certain everyone listening had already decided to they needed to do whatever possible to chase that tone. This was my first experience with John's music. Instant fan!
So glad to play the same festival as this guy back in 2007. Man he was so good even back then.
Beautiful Tones, and Overtones! ... and that Voice! ... so Soulful.
Thank you for doing, You.
Peace. Light. Blessings. Bounty. Joy.
Good lord, what a player, what a voice. How on earth have i never heard of him? Fantastic- so happy to have a new musical obsession.
John Smith is amazing! Out of this world! Thank you TPS for showing us what a great artist John is. Now I have to buy every single record that he has made. Looking forward to the next time he is a guest on TPS.
Beautiful playing and singing. Beautiful songwriting and lyrics…
Oh my goodness, such beautiful stuff from John. I haven't heard so gorgeous a melding of traditions since mid-period John Martyn. Mick and Dan, I ******** love you guys for the honest emotional way you respond to music in the studio. I feel much less crazy as a result.
Lovely episode. Thanks for sharing John's talents with us.
Everything in/about this episode is a work of art.
An absolute pleasure to watch a Master at his trade, both the playing and the building of the boards!
Rarely am I moved by music as I was when I was younger, it's something I lament, but I was literally brought to tears by your songs. Your songs were somehow important to me, and I will be listening to more. For now, I just wanted to say thank you. I hope you feel that thank you deeply. And thank you Dan and Mick for hosting. Much love from the States.
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for another great TPS episode!!
Well he's got a new fan. What a chap! Great player, good singer, handsome man and a lovely person. Thanks Mick and Dan for introducing him to me!
Absolutely beautiful music. I love it. TPS is the highlight of my week :) Much love and appreciation :)
So cool, welcome & interesting to see something so very different to what I'm used to. Beautiful sounds & great songs!
So nice. I can't wait for a deep dive into his music now. Thanks for exposing this wonderful music to me guys.
I have to say that hearing John Smith in this show was a life affirming moment for me. Utterly jaw-dropping in all aspects and singularly such beautiful songs. I was completely blown away by his talent. Thanks guys for putting up this great show and showing us John's music. Man, I just love the awestruck look on Dan's face at the end of the show cos it certainly reflects how I felt. Superb stuff!
I read this at a glance as "Josh Smith" (one of my favorites) but was still not disappointed...always love being exposed to new music. Thanks TPS
This guy is fantastic. Thanks, gonna buy his music now!
I revisit this video to listen to these tunes every couple of months. And I have to say, John looks like Dan and Mick faces blended together. Guess I didn’t notice the first dozen times with all the tears in my eyes. Great music, John. 👏🏼
Dan and Mick, THANK YOU for introducing me to new and amazing music that I probably would not have looked for or found on my own. This was really far from what I was expecting on TPS, but just awesome. I really appreciate all that you do.
Wait, what? Mates? Why am I just hearing this guy for the first time? You guys keep introducing me to new stuff.......Thank you a thousand times!!
Yes, that is true, life is too short to spend it on long UA-cam shows, but every minute of your show and particularly this episode is worth it. Thank you for such a great job. Best wishes from Vancouver!
Thanks for the introduction to John Smith. What a fantastic artist.