Must have been getting blown away by RT's playing for nigh on forty years now. On acoustic and electric guitar his skills are magnificent, but what I think sets him apart from a hundred thousand other very good guitar players is not just his tone, but the fact that he isn't satisfied to stay strictly in his 'comfort zone', and there are moments during his improvisations that really take his playing to the very edge of his capabilities, I see a great many very good guitar players who are either too technically perfect to achieve the kind of tension and emotion he does, his melodic invention is constantly inspiring, and if occasionally his solos may tread territory that feels uncertain, I prefer that to the endless noodling of countless safe and predictable players who treat music more like a competetive sport, than an art. Thanks RT for inspiring my own lesser pilgrimage to guitar nirvana all these years.
I never had to get used to it. I loved his sound and style right away. And unlike many older rockers, his voice has only gotten better. And of course, the guitar playing, too.
@@400_billion_suns - you have so much to discover!! I found some of his electric guitar solos a bit dissonant to begin with - this one is very easy listening because it is sort of bluesey and sort of country - but try shoot out the lights, Hard on Me or Calvary Cross live. I love all of his electric guitar work now, but it took me a few listens and I've had a few friends who just can't get into his work other than the obvious ones such as Beeswing and Black Lightning.
@@pyotrpyotrovitch - ah yes, the song my other half hates. I've recently been listening to a live album from the 80's called Faithless. It has some stunning electric guitar solos and some strange songs, including a cover of a 1950's song Skull and Crossbones, that I really like.
One of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century and one of the most underrated guitar players. Unusual technique and unique phrasing. A great, great artist. Thank you forever, RT.
Frightens me betimes when my heart strings are pulled in such a way by an artist like him because even at my age, I think I could fall head over heels in love again.
You can always tell Richard Thompson's playing, like when he's sitting in on a song. You can just tell it's him by the phrasing and the tonality of his playing. He's like Mark Knopfler in that regard.
Just saw him for first time up close in concert here on Maui. How I missed him all these years, I don't know. I've seen Hendrix Neil Young and many others among the best. Thompson, I think, may have been the best guitarist I've ever seen. He makes his guitar sing like no other.
I have been fond of his music since his early days with Fairport. Thank you Richard you have enriched my life with all your public appearances... Thank you!
Incredible. First time I heard this I was in my car and literally had to pull over to listen without distraction. I sat there a good 5 minutes after it was over thinking about what I'd just heard. This is why I've been listening to this man for 40+ years.
This is one of the very best RT live performances I've ever heard. The Sweet Warrior album track is good but this is sublime. Joel Zifkin's beautifully understated fiddle accompaniment is a real plus.
Probably the line-up I like the best. Saying that it wasn't always. Just like my fav songs changes from today to today. Just why I love this man's music so much, keeps you thinking. Superb
I take it you must be young to not have heard of him & all he's done since the days of Fairport Convention but hey better late than never & you will be picking your jaws off the floor when you take in as much of his work as you can cause this man;s a legend & one one the guitar worlds best.. Such a huge body of music to hear & if i had to suggest one of his best tunes it would be as most would say , 1952 Vincent Black Lightning or his fine lead work with Sandy Deny on vocals from the song Who Knows Where The Time Goes . ENJOY !!! 🎸🎶
I listened to the studio version of this yesterday, which is lovely, but can’t hold a candle to this performance. This is such a deeply felt performance and his guitar tone is so rich here, compared with.the rather thin sound on the album. As the first encore at the Celtic Connections gig, it seems to have found him in just the right frame of mind.
Been listening to Richard Thompson since the Fairport Convention days, and yes his voice is a little different to the " norm ", but his singing and playing just gushes emotion, a bit like another favourite of mine, the much misunderstood Neil Young.
I came late to the genius of Richard Thompson and Sweet Warrior and Front Parlour Ballads were my introduction. And when I start to listen to anything else, I go back to them.
Gutted to hear of the loss of this amazing talented human. Had the pleasure of working with him for a few years back in early 2000s. RIP you amazing man.
Intensely beautiful, passionate and I think personal. The mix of metaphors in the "some take the high" verse is Scottish, islamic and musical, giving the impression this is as much about a spiritual path as a relationship. The road not taken is deeply felt in terms of love, loss and longing.
You can have lead guitarists who try and play as many notes as they can physically fit in and think that speed equals talent( and to be fair , sometimes it does) or you can listen to a maestro like RT , who only plays a note if it's needed , and everyone played adds to the song's meaning . I know which I prefer listening to.
One of the musical greats here and I’m not talking RT. Pete Zorn was just a consummate musician. That’s why The like of RT and many others had him on stage with them. Modest but magnificent.
Thank you for posting this absolute gem. It's a pity it cuts off so abruptly, but it's wonderful to have. I'm genuinely confused by the reference to his phrasing. I've earned my living as an actor and voice artist for nearly 50 years and he sounds spot on to me. Not saying you're wrong, but my ears have no problem with it.
@oddgirl32 - From my discussion with the original comment (above) I think it's because he sings with an English accent rather than a generic American one, and comes from a folk/traditional heritage. People who have only ever listened to more mainstream music might hear the difference. I'm English and a folky, and never noticed it either.
First heard him when with Fairport Convention (yep, I'm that old! LOL). My opinion, he's the best acoustic, six string player I've ever heard (Kottke is best on the 12 string).
There are few guitar players at his level, in my opinion. His sense of orchestration and harmony are second to none, not to mention his technique. He elevates any track he contributes to. One of my many favorite Thompson accompaniments is on Bonnie Raitt's "The Luck of the Draw." ua-cam.com/video/qOqGGPfKYy4/v-deo.html Once you get to know his style, you can identify his playing in a moment, whenever you come across it.
@Peter Glazer - and that is surely one of the signs of a great musician - that they are recognisable instantly because they have their own style! I love how, at the end of his song Guitar Heroes - after flawlessly playing like all of his heroes - with almost no use of special effects - on a battered old 'parts' Stratocaster, he then plays us out in his own unique style and - to my ears - it's as good and as original as any of his heroes.
Never really thought about his phrasing technique - I presume you mean his singing? As a fellow Brit I think it could just be his Britishness coming out. It is rare for singers to sing with their own accent in the pop and rock worlds - choosing instead to adopt a kind of generic American accent - and so when we hear someone singing with an English accent it sounds strange at first. However, in the folk world - from which Mr Thompson hails - using one's local accent to sing is normal, and if i might be so bold, in my opinion, delightfully refreshing. Many thanks for uploading!
When I first heard Mr Thompson I found some of his songs a little bit difficult to get into melodically speaking. However, I loved the words and dark subject matter so persevered.Now I find a way into his songs almost immediately, and love everything he does: its as if I have developed my RT listening chops. Just as we have to develop an ear for some classical music by listening for many hours - some of his melodies, and guitar solos, are too subtle for instant gratification, but repay careful study. Devon Sproule is similar - look her up on UA-cam
honeychurchgipsy6 Looking through these comments and replies I saw your recommendation to look up Devon Sproule and did so. The first thing I watched was her delightful Stop By Anytime on Later with Jools Holland. She's uniquely fine and unaffectedly, evocatively affecting. Now I have all but her first two albums, from Freegal, so well done you for passing her on. Thank you. We should all do that, so have you come across Alice Smith? Inadequately describable as R&B/Rock&Soul/JazzSamba/Pop and so quite different from Richard and Devon but similarly authentic and eloquent. ua-cam.com/video/ShZv9aqXf7w/v-deo.html
Jacob Marley - thanks for your recommendation - I will look up Alice Smith right away - only just found your reply - must have missed it somehow. So glad you like Devon - her husband Paul Curreri is brilliant too. One of my favourites of Devon's is "Julie" about a long lost friend from college. I have only managed to see her live once so far and what a wonderful evening it was: the gig was at a tiny little venue in Brighton called The Green Door Store - so we managed to get really close - afterwards I bought her album colours which she signed for me - she is delightful to meet - if you get the chance go and see her live. Also, saw Richard in Brighton back in the autumn - just him and his acoustic guitar - breathtakingly brilliant from beginning to end. If you are in the UK Richard is over here this summer - he's coming to Wickham festival near Portsmouth in August - with the Electric Trio - can't wait!!
Apparently he was born and raised in London. And that's what he sounds like when you hear him talk. But his singing accent sounds like a blend of north-east england, scots, irish and the west country. I think it's a bit of an artifact from folk club traditions, really. Just as rock has to be sung in american, british folk has its own conventions.
Isn't this a lovely song? Beautiful, but with a few barbs in the Thompson fashion. Another classic from a genius songwriter, the best in the UK since Lennon-McCartney split up. Thompson's low key guitar is lovely too.
If I ever get out of these shoes And I shrug off a skin or two I'll come looking in the wasted places Beat-up, last ditch rendezvous If it had been some other place Some other time to find me If I had been in my right mind Not looking for ghosts behind me Then I'd hold you with my fingers burning Kiss your little tears of yearning But sometimes there's no turning Take Care The Road You Choose If I ever get out of my mind Guillotine myself to stop me dreaming And let my heart go where it will Without those other voices screaming Some take the high, some take the low Some take the straight and narrow Some still standing at the crossroads Some fly like an arrow With my radar I'll find you, darling No regrets to blind you, darling And never look behind Take Care The Road You Choose
Thank you for the ***words***. I know RT is using words,wordswords, but half the time it's like listening to something that doesn't even NEED words. The same way a guitar or an oud or a flute doesn't need words. He is somewhere beyond awesome... with his nose leaning on the mic. Reduces me to gibberish every damn time.
J'ai son âge je joue aussi de la guitare mais malheureusement je lui arrive à la cheville tant pis la musique on l'aime tant pis pour les fausses notes
"...has a very eccentric phrasing technique, but you get used to it." I can only presume this was lost in translation, and not written in the absurdly offensive and patently stupid way it's written.
@@golaoi No, I'm not looking for offense. Not one bit! I'm presuming English isn't your first language? I appreciate that. I'm not the only person who's read your description as a negative one. Clearly, I've misunderstood (for which I'm sorry!) - but - with respect, your description is written in such a way that it's really easy to read it negatively.
@@JesseCaine Irish monoglots no longer exist. In context it's clear to me that the phrasing comment must refer to words rather than music. Nobody phrases words like him! His musical phrasing is pretty orthodox but his playing is out of this world
Must have been getting blown away by RT's playing for nigh on forty years now. On acoustic and electric guitar his skills are magnificent, but what I think sets him apart from a hundred thousand other very good guitar players is not just his tone, but the fact that he isn't satisfied to stay strictly in his 'comfort zone', and there are moments during his improvisations that really take his playing to the very edge of his capabilities, I see a great many very good guitar players who are either too technically perfect to achieve the kind of tension and emotion he does, his melodic invention is constantly inspiring, and if occasionally his solos may tread territory that feels uncertain, I prefer that to the endless noodling of countless safe and predictable players who treat music more like a competetive sport, than an art. Thanks RT for inspiring my own lesser pilgrimage to guitar nirvana all these years.
Wow....
very articulate and accurate assessment !
Beautifully said. The man is a great one.
I have listened to RT since 1970.This man is still the greatest guitarist and songwriter on the planet.
I never had to get used to it. I loved his sound and style right away. And unlike many older rockers, his voice has only gotten better. And of course, the guitar playing, too.
I just discovered him in the last hour (no joke!) and feel the same way already.
@@400_billion_suns - you have so much to discover!!
I found some of his electric guitar solos a bit dissonant to begin with - this one is very easy listening because it is sort of bluesey and sort of country - but try shoot out the lights, Hard on Me or Calvary Cross live. I love all of his electric guitar work now, but it took me a few listens and I've had a few friends who just can't get into his work other than the obvious ones such as Beeswing and Black Lightning.
@@honeychurchgipsy6RT regularly employs dissonance in his playing. It’s a characteristic of his distinctively style
@@honeychurchgipsy6and don’t forget “Tear Stained Letter”
@@pyotrpyotrovitch - ah yes, the song my other half hates. I've recently been listening to a live album from the 80's called Faithless. It has some stunning electric guitar solos and some strange songs, including a cover of a 1950's song Skull and Crossbones, that I really like.
He's definitely one of the top 10 guitarists alive on the planet today! His songwriting skills are beautiful... Love me some RT.
One of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century and one of the most underrated guitar players. Unusual technique and unique phrasing. A great, great artist. Thank you forever, RT.
Hey, he is wonderful.
Frightens me betimes when my heart strings are pulled in such a way by an artist like him because even at my age, I think I could fall head over heels in love again.
Sensational performance of one of my favorite RT songs. RIP Pete Zorn.
You can always tell Richard Thompson's playing, like when he's sitting in on a song. You can just tell it's him by the phrasing and the tonality of his playing. He's like Mark Knopfler in that regard.
A very good case could be made for Richard Thompson being both England's greatest songwriter and greatest guitarist
Andy Kershaw did indeed describe him some years ago as England's finest singer-songwriter.
most who know would agree. Also one of the greatest singers.
That is some very impressive artistry , he's deep into it.
The guitar playing is otherworldly, totally unpredictable and unique.
Absolutely one of the best performances I've had the privilege of seeing and listening to.
His guitar skills, his songs, his voice, heart melting.
Just saw him for first time up close in concert here on Maui. How I missed him all these years, I don't know. I've seen Hendrix Neil Young and many others among the best. Thompson, I think, may have been the best guitarist I've ever seen. He makes his guitar sing like no other.
It’s a long time since I gave up trying to figure out which of his many splendid songs is my favourite.
I have been fond of his music since his early days with Fairport. Thank you Richard you have enriched my life with all your public appearances... Thank you!
Incredible. First time I heard this I was in my car and literally had to pull over to listen without distraction. I sat there a good 5 minutes after it was over thinking about what I'd just heard. This is why I've been listening to this man for 40+ years.
Just friggin beautiful in every way isn't it , thank you Richard Thompson 🖖🤘🖖
This is without doubt absolutely sensational. Beautiful and perfect in every way possible.
This is one of the very best RT live performances I've ever heard. The Sweet Warrior album track is good but this is sublime. Joel Zifkin's beautifully understated fiddle accompaniment is a real plus.
TOO BEAUTIFUL RENDERING.REAL MUSICIANS IN FRONT OF US.BREATHTAKING PERFORMANCE.
I would't have his voice any other way, and you are brilliantly spot-on.
Sometimes less is more. Simply stunning.
Probably the line-up I like the best. Saying that it wasn't always. Just like my fav songs changes from today to today. Just why I love this man's music so much, keeps you thinking. Superb
An absolutely fandamntabulous song.., a well put together band that’s for sure…
Fantastic,What a Feeling This Man Have for Songwriting & Guitarplaying
Thank You For Sharing Quality Music
An absolute gem.......
Never heard Richard Thompson before. Thank you UA-cam for putting in in to my mix. Brilliant. Had to replay it again to put this comment.
I take it you must be young to not have heard of him & all he's done since the days of Fairport Convention but hey better late than never & you will be picking your jaws off the floor when you take in as much of his work as you can cause this man;s a legend & one one the guitar worlds best.. Such a huge body of music to hear & if i had to suggest one of his best tunes it would be as most would say , 1952 Vincent Black Lightning or his fine lead work with Sandy Deny on vocals from the song Who Knows Where The Time Goes . ENJOY !!! 🎸🎶
Thanks for the upload. One of my favorite RT tunes.....beautiful solo. Love that band. RIP Mr. Zorn.
What a sweet guitar tone this dude has
I listened to the studio version of this yesterday, which is lovely, but can’t hold a candle to this performance. This is such a deeply felt performance and his guitar tone is so rich here, compared with.the rather thin sound on the album. As the first encore at the Celtic Connections gig, it seems to have found him in just the right frame of mind.
Been listening to Richard Thompson since the Fairport Convention days, and yes his voice is a little different to the " norm ", but his singing and playing just gushes emotion, a bit like another favourite of mine, the much misunderstood Neil Young.
Mesmerizing I am in Awe! So many beautiful, heart felt songs. The best of the best
Oh I'd be there having that Guinness don't get any better
outstrips the original even and that's saying something! Great song and fantastic performance!
Humble genius.
I am wishing to hear the complete applause to the excellent end of this live version, he so deserves it.
Not just the applause. The guitar's still ringing.
Tremendous performance by one of the best.✌
I came late to the genius of Richard Thompson and Sweet Warrior and Front Parlour Ballads were my introduction. And when I start to listen to anything else, I go back to them.
Gutted to hear of the loss of this amazing talented human. Had the pleasure of working with him for a few years back in early 2000s. RIP you amazing man.
That was splendid! What a singer and guitar player and what a wonderful band! And what a beautiful song!
Thank you to share friend
nondepouk I never tire of it!
My pleasure x
gorgeous, beautiful song. Luscious guitar playing
Such an incredible tone combined with soothing lyrics. I can't get enough RT!
At 2:30 - "I let my heart"- so resonant, a sonic arrow!
Richard is forever young. White hair but voice, fingers and heart the same as 40 years ago!
So true.......... Love you RT & any band you choose xxJenn
Sublime. And also good advice!
Genius. Thank you.
Intensely beautiful, passionate and I think personal. The mix of metaphors in the "some take the high" verse is Scottish, islamic and musical, giving the impression this is as much about a spiritual path as a relationship. The road not taken is deeply felt in terms of love, loss and longing.
he's very easy listening...I remember Fairport Convention......over 50yrs ago...
A good lad, C of E, who now looks toward 🕋. Extraordinary.
simply incomparable..
Mesmerizing guitar. Perfect.
Thank you 💚 beautiful
You can have lead guitarists who try and play as many notes as they can physically fit in and think that speed equals talent( and to be fair , sometimes it does) or you can listen to a maestro like RT , who only plays a note if it's needed , and everyone played adds to the song's meaning . I know which I prefer listening to.
I totally agree. It's the effect the music has on you, not how much of it there is.
Just plain fabulous
Excellent guitar solo at 3:55!
One wonders where it's going, but when it gets there, one understands. it's sublime.
Wow, just wow.
One of the musical greats here and I’m not talking RT. Pete Zorn was just a consummate musician. That’s why The like of RT and many others had him on stage with them. Modest but magnificent.
I agree. Lets face it, all damn good
Yes yes yes
Awsome Guitar art
Thank you for posting this absolute gem. It's a pity it cuts off so abruptly, but it's wonderful to have. I'm genuinely confused by the reference to his phrasing. I've earned my living as an actor and voice artist for nearly 50 years and he sounds spot on to me. Not saying you're wrong, but my ears have no problem with it.
@oddgirl32 - From my discussion with the original comment (above) I think it's because he sings with an English accent rather than a generic American one, and comes from a folk/traditional heritage. People who have only ever listened to more mainstream music might hear the difference. I'm English and a folky, and never noticed it either.
I love ❤️ anything that the divine RT does xxx Mistress
Wow!
First heard him when with Fairport Convention (yep, I'm that old! LOL). My opinion, he's the best acoustic, six string player I've ever heard (Kottke is best on the 12 string).
Early Fairport Convention (with Thompson). Talk about an underrated band!
Superb !!
There are few guitar players at his level, in my opinion. His sense of orchestration and harmony are second to none, not to mention his technique. He elevates any track he contributes to. One of my many favorite Thompson accompaniments is on Bonnie Raitt's "The Luck of the Draw." ua-cam.com/video/qOqGGPfKYy4/v-deo.html Once you get to know his style, you can identify his playing in a moment, whenever you come across it.
@Peter Glazer - and that is surely one of the signs of a great musician - that they are recognisable instantly because they have their own style!
I love how, at the end of his song Guitar Heroes - after flawlessly playing like all of his heroes - with almost no use of special effects - on a battered old 'parts' Stratocaster, he then plays us out in his own unique style and - to my ears - it's as good and as original as any of his heroes.
Could be Richard's best vocal performance here. What do you all think ? A hell of a performance anyway and always a favourite of mine.
You pretty much nail it except that I would add that he's an exceptional songwriter, too
Never really thought about his phrasing technique - I presume you mean his singing? As a fellow Brit I think it could just be his Britishness coming out. It is rare for singers to sing with their own accent in the pop and rock worlds - choosing instead to adopt a kind of generic American accent - and so when we hear someone singing with an English accent it sounds strange at first. However, in the folk world - from which Mr Thompson hails - using one's local accent to sing is normal, and if i might be so bold, in my opinion, delightfully refreshing. Many thanks for uploading!
Yes, it's the rhythm and word-stress which is unique. his guitar is sublime
When I first heard Mr Thompson I found some of his songs a little bit difficult to get into melodically speaking. However, I loved the words and dark subject matter so persevered.Now I find a way into his songs almost immediately, and love everything he does: its as if I have developed my RT listening chops. Just as we have to develop an ear for some classical music by listening for many hours - some of his melodies, and guitar solos, are too subtle for instant gratification, but repay careful study. Devon Sproule is similar - look her up on UA-cam
honeychurchgipsy6
Looking through these comments and replies I saw your recommendation to look up Devon Sproule and did so. The first thing I watched was her delightful Stop By Anytime on Later with Jools Holland. She's uniquely fine and unaffectedly, evocatively affecting.
Now I have all but her first two albums, from Freegal, so well done you for passing her on. Thank you.
We should all do that, so have you come across Alice Smith? Inadequately describable as R&B/Rock&Soul/JazzSamba/Pop and so quite different from Richard and Devon but similarly authentic and eloquent. ua-cam.com/video/ShZv9aqXf7w/v-deo.html
Jacob Marley - thanks for your recommendation - I will look up Alice Smith right away - only just found your reply - must have missed it somehow. So glad you like Devon - her husband Paul Curreri is brilliant too. One of my favourites of Devon's is "Julie" about a long lost friend from college. I have only managed to see her live once so far and what a wonderful evening it was: the gig was at a tiny little venue in Brighton called The Green Door Store - so we managed to get really close - afterwards I bought her album colours which she signed for me - she is delightful to meet - if you get the chance go and see her live. Also, saw Richard in Brighton back in the autumn - just him and his acoustic guitar - breathtakingly brilliant from beginning to end.
If you are in the UK Richard is over here this summer - he's coming to Wickham festival near Portsmouth in August - with the Electric Trio - can't wait!!
Apparently he was born and raised in London. And that's what he sounds like when you hear him talk. But his singing accent sounds like a blend of north-east england, scots, irish and the west country. I think it's a bit of an artifact from folk club traditions, really. Just as rock has to be sung in american, british folk has its own conventions.
Your description is accurate. Well said
Superb
So sad that Richard and Sandy Denny didn't get more time to work together
Isn't this a lovely song?
Beautiful, but with a few barbs in the Thompson fashion. Another classic from a genius songwriter, the best in the UK since Lennon-McCartney split up.
Thompson's low key guitar is lovely too.
Apparently, RT said that EVERY song 🎶. he writes is a love ❤️ song......... Mistress Bex 💋
ahhh, Zorn. still there
He is actually my celestial brother, same date of birth only a year later!
I am so sick and tired of people putting "sloppy Jimmy Page" on a pedestal. Listen to this, people!
Amen brother!
You're right, but to give him his due, Jimmy is a fantastic producer and engineer.
@@olafbigandglad I will take your word for it, as I don’t really know one way or the other.
If I ever get out of these shoes
And I shrug off a skin or two
I'll come looking in the wasted places
Beat-up, last ditch rendezvous
If it had been some other place
Some other time to find me
If I had been in my right mind
Not looking for ghosts behind me
Then I'd hold you with my fingers burning
Kiss your little tears of yearning
But sometimes there's no turning
Take Care The Road You Choose
If I ever get out of my mind
Guillotine myself to stop me dreaming
And let my heart go where it will
Without those other voices screaming
Some take the high, some take the low
Some take the straight and narrow
Some still standing at the crossroads
Some fly like an arrow
With my radar I'll find you, darling
No regrets to blind you, darling
And never look behind
Take Care The Road You Choose
Thank you
Thank you for the ***words***. I know RT is using words,wordswords, but half the time it's like listening to something that doesn't even NEED words. The same way a guitar or an oud or a flute doesn't need words. He is somewhere beyond awesome... with his nose leaning on the mic. Reduces me to gibberish every damn time.
So ist gut
Fkn Charming
AnneMarie Lewis: YES, YES OH, YES!!!!!!!! Mistress Bex 💋
Delicious
Is a fender supposed to sound like this? What's he doing?
J'ai son âge je joue aussi de la guitare mais malheureusement je lui arrive à la cheville tant pis la musique on l'aime tant pis pour les fausses notes
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RT RULZ :)
Richard goes electric.
"...has a very eccentric phrasing technique, but you get used to it." I can only presume this was lost in translation, and not written in the absurdly offensive and patently stupid way it's written.
Gosh! Are you looking for offense? This refers to his word stress which is unique and all his own. He's my favourite guitarist in the world..
@@golaoi No, I'm not looking for offense. Not one bit! I'm presuming English isn't your first language? I appreciate that. I'm not the only person who's read your description as a negative one.
Clearly, I've misunderstood (for which I'm sorry!) - but - with respect, your description is written in such a way that it's really easy to read it negatively.
@@golaoi I definitely do NOT mean to be offensive, either!
Take care!
@@JesseCaine Irish monoglots no longer exist. In context it's clear to me that the phrasing comment must refer to words rather than music. Nobody phrases words like him! His musical phrasing is pretty orthodox but his playing is out of this world