Tommy Emmanuel Plays Chet Atkins' "Dark Eyes" Guitar at The Country Music Hall of Fame ~ Nashville
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Our good friend Tommy Emmanuel brings Chet Atkins' Gretsch 6120 Prototype aka "DARK EYES" to The Country Music Hall of Fame Gretsch event on July 16th, 2016. Tommy talks a little about the guitar's history and the now famous legacy of Chet Atkins and Gretsch Guitars... and then pours his heart out with this absolutely haunting piece. Bravo Tommy... Bravo!
What a heartfelt and stirring tribute to Mr. Chet Atkins and his early Gretsch "Dark Eyes" Proto guitar... It was like Chet's ghost was there in the room, watching over everyone. History was made today... simply amazing. Tommy is playing a song he wrote for his wife called "Clara's Theme"
We were deeply moved in a way that we have not been moved before... with such a deep sense of pride, loss, honor, melancholy, bittersweet, joy, and finality. We are so proud to be a part of Chet's legacy and hopefully (God willing) our guitar will end up at The Country Music Hall of Fame for ever and ever... for all to marvel.
A sincere thanks to Tommy Emmanuel, Max Stavron for making all of this possible, and to Fred Grestch, Joe Carducci, John Knowles, Mark Pritcher, Mick Buck, and all the good folks at CMHOF.
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This piece is call "Clara's Theme" - Tommy's ode to his wife Clara
This guy is the most beautiful, soulful guitarist in the world -- and there is no one -- jazz, classical or otherwise who comes close to his depth of tenderness and feeling. His touch on the guitar is the equivalent of that of the great jazz pianist Bill Evans' touch on the piano.
This is what art is supposed to be about -- simply wonderful.
You can clearly see (and hear) Tommy was moved by the gravity of playing his friend and mentor's historic instrument. Beautiful.
Tommy’s love of music is so apparent when he plays and God has blessed him immensely with such talent.
Someone said that this man is the best guitar player in the World, I can't argue with that. It's like he's part of the guitar.
So perfect in not being perfect
I think it's the new one Tommy wrote for his wife "Clara's tune". Beautiful just like she is!! Cheers, Bunny
Thank you. I love this tune! :)
No wonder I have no talent!,,,this guy has it all (: Great video.
NCLUSA Everytime another guitarist watches him he sucks out their talent!
Tommy practices 10 hours per day. he created his own talent.
it's not that tommy loves playing guitar, it's guitars love being played by tommy
The song is called Clara's Theme.
What’s stated in the title is not what I heard. This was definitely not Dark Eyes
@@havanese37 Dark Eyes is the name of the guitar.
For my money this is the greatest living guitarist today . Tommy Emmanuel.
My wife and I were lucky enough to sit in the front row for this event, amazing venue in the CMHOF - as always Tommy was amazing and gracious. I'll also say that I was BLOWN AWAY by the excellence of Joe Robinson, he's a stellar player, and you can see how his relationship with Tommy has impacted him....LOVED those guitars too :)
If you've never seen Tommy live, do so ASAP. You will not believe your ears or your eyes. He is astounding.
We were present for this performance at the Country Music Hall of fame
When this guy plays, he makes the world a better place!!!
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the very few guitarist who are able to play every single piece they play with their full dedication...it's like a fusion with the guitar. He is able to go straight to the heart of people and it feels like our very soul is hit by his heavenly touch and always a tempo playing. This guy is a legend.
Tommy can rock the house, but he can also play slow with feeling: magic!
I've been around for seven decades, but listening to (and watching) Tommy Emmanuel brings me back to the wonder of being a child: transfixed.
Thank you, Tom, for posting this.
--- Old Matt
I am now 100% sure that tommy Emmanuel is the greatest Guitar player of all time! No one can or in my opinion will ever equal him! Just mesmerising!
This fella makes us proud as Australians!! God bless you Tommy.
That is a virtuosity beyond measure.
Some of the most beautiful chord changes ever!
There are some songs that capture nuances in life that can’t be put into words. This is one of those songs. ❤
Couldn’t have picked a better guy for the tribute
It doesn't get any better than Tommy on a Gretsch!
Person like him .....born in ages...musically gifted...and what a beautiful and humble he is....Lucky to even listening him
I’m especially impressed by Tommy’s play with great respect to Chet. Thanks so much. 😂
As soft as a zephyr across the trackless span of a contented soul, as sweet as her quiet laughing eyes, and as memorable as a gift from the heart, many thanks for sharing the sounds of musical magic that can only come from wisdom and love.
Nice, but I would say that God is the true source of both wisdom and love, anything less than Him just falls short.
Beautiful words, captures the soul of the piece.
Love Tommy..RIP CHET ATKINS & PHIL EMMANUEL🙏🙏🙏
Reminded me of why I wanted to play guitar in the first place. What an incredible tone. Brought back lots of memories of listening to Chet when I was a kid back in the 60s.
Beautiful music by one of the most Talented ,Innovative ,and Humble and in my opinion Best Musicians in the World (and songwriter)
I gree with you
for me there is time before knowing Tommy existed and after....if you don't know Tommy , .research him, he's in class by himself , same for Chet . just so sublime to hear .thankyou so much
That guitars tone is instantly recognizable. Sounds just as good as it did in the 50s.
Tommy makes the guitar sound like an orchestra!!!
Amazing. So beautiful.
Sounds lovely. Thanks.
absolutely beautiful
Tommys music and playing never fail to move me!
As always, Outstanding!!
What a beautiful piece
Simply beautiful.
So beautiful. It moved me to tears
Wow. Beautiful.
Sounds like three guitars playing ,incredible
Lots of chills and feels, wow
Tommy ur playin is undoubtedly best
Yes, indeed... Thanks, Tommy. As always, Bloody Fantastic!
Such a beautiful melody. Wonderful guitarist and very moving seeing him play Chet's iconic Gretsch.
That was a really beautiful song Tommy Emmanuel
How could over 400 "individuals" give this a thumbs down?
Bunch of grouches, probably......
@@fdcentrella0069 they're related to helen keller
Tommy, there are no words. Thank you!!!
So very incredible! Tommy is just, WOW
Great tone, great guys, just subtle & understated - lovely !
Really felt the emotion.... the chord changes the melody and finally his playing.... beautiful
Plays it beautiful, Thanks Tommy
Very sad ! Very beautiful! Tear! RIP Chet Atkins 🙏
Wonderful Tommy !!!
Beautiful and soothing! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent
An Aussie friend introduced me to Tommy Emmanuel 6 or 8 years ago, since then I have become a huge fan of his finger-picking guitar playing. Chet's legacy is in great hands, Tommy is the real deal.Peace,Jim
Saw Tommy in ‘08 in San Diego. We were not disappointed.
Beautiful..
Shivers down my spine and a lump in my throat. Respect.
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!
Sooooo beautiful
Time stood still for me.....sublime.
Hauntingly beautiful!
Now that was truly magical. Tommy E.is a truly gifted musician.
Nice to hear a spacious song like this that really lets the guitar’s tone come across
Wow!!! That is just a simply amazing sound from the guitar
brings tears when I hear that, even for the 29th time.
Tommy, I was raised up in music. I've been around so many players. But when you play it just carries me away. You are such a great player. Your true personality comes thru in your playing. Your brother Phil was a great player himself. He was such a loss.
Tommy Emmanuel is a gift from God.
Tommy Emmanuel, God bless you!!! Absolutely beautiful! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎼🙏🏼
absolutely stunning...
That was fantastic.
Oh my, sooth my beating heart...
Tommy, no matter what you are truly awesome, a gift of music from your immense talent. Thanks, my whole world stopped while I listened.
Simply beautiful ,he's taken me to his special world. Magnificent playing Tommy especially with that guitar. 👍
Every time I listen this song it brings tears to my eyes. I'm going to see Tommy on Saturday 12-7-19. I better bring along a lot of Kleenex tissue.
Oh boy was that beautiful. That Tommy Emmanuel sure can play. Lovely tribute to Chet, one of my all time favorite musicians.
Beautifully played Tommy - iconic instrument
I love this man,his guitar playing rates A++++ and his soft spoken voice just makes me want to listen to him speak and play for hours.
Just the most beautiful of players
So great!
How can anyone vote this video down? The history and the beautiful music are so classic of Tommy.... what a class act.
That was special 😍
Brings tears to your eyes...Very Good...
That was brilliant.
Excellent.
Another side of Emmanuel that we rarely see. Amazing
just finished listening , and don't know what to say...i was in another world!!!
Thank You verry much,dear Thommy!
Just one of the most beautiful tunes ever heard!
Awesome. Prototypes usually do not have the kinks worked out, they are rough, but Tommy played it like it was his own. Amazing musician.
Like Chet was known to say "it ain't the arrow, its the indian"
The sound and The tune is very emotional and inspiring. Thanks a lot😊
So beatiful, Thank you Tommy, you are my hero. I set with my guitar to learn it, a great fun.
That was one of the most beautiful guitar I have ever heard!!!!!Just amazing!!!!!!I am a guitarist, and happy that there are incredible players like this to inspire!!!Thank you Tommy.
OMG , that was so beautiful I can hardly stand it. I'm awestruck. Tommy plays with incredible emotion, and tenderness, like the guitar is a part of his soul. I have to keep telling myself, "It's just a piece of wood." Tommy makes the guitar alive. AMAZING MUSICIAN!!
Another awesome job Mr. Emmanuel! Mr. Guitar would be very proud. I know he loved your playing as well. Thank you for playing such a beautiful tune.
Tears every time I hear this.
Wow the most beautiful I've ever heard Tommy Emanuel play I think. Wonderful :D
Tommy is the best!