"Killing Me Softly" - Fingerstyle Guitar - Adam Rafferty

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2014
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    Hey Gang,
    The spirit moved me, and suddenly I found myself playing this one...
    My apologies for the messy studio, I was in a hurry to get this recorded :-)
    "Killing Me Softly" - originally composed by Charles Fox & Norman Gimbel.
    Roberta Flack had a hit with this in 1973, and then did the Fugees in 1996.
    I like the Roberta Flack version better :-)
    Enjoy!
    Adam
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 344

  • @thegratefulbrad3072
    @thegratefulbrad3072 7 років тому +22

    Dude, I just watched every arrangement of this on you tube. Yours takes 1st prize. Bravo, dude.

  • @craigbirchfield417
    @craigbirchfield417 5 років тому +4

    Somewhere in cyberspace there are 45 very miserable and pitiable souls who don't understand or appreciate your genius. You are simply amazing and a class act.

    • @adamrafferty
      @adamrafferty  5 років тому +1

      Oh Craig, thank you for the compliment. I'll pray for those 45 souls :-)

    • @craigbirchfield417
      @craigbirchfield417 5 років тому

      I try to turn people on to your videos whenever possible. I watch you do what you do but still can't quite figure it out except maybe it's the result of a quadrillion hours of practice (or you're an android). Be blessed today Adam.

  • @reubenbenjamin8128
    @reubenbenjamin8128 3 роки тому +7

    Music is like medicine to my soul..your melodious songs on guitar helped me pass through painful times in my life with heavenly joy

  • @conanliptrott3063
    @conanliptrott3063 7 років тому +90

    Best guitar faces of all time?

    • @glenncain
      @glenncain 6 років тому +2

      i'm listening with my IEM, and unfortunate i also can hear him tutting out the metronomic beat very quietly too lol

    • @alexmolina9708
      @alexmolina9708 4 роки тому

      ...and that's about it... Naudo Rodriguez OWNS the best guitar arrangement on this song... no disrespect intended... albeit, its good, the song does comes across... but the level of difficulty remains... well... compared to Naudo... at the "keep trying... you getting there..." level...

    • @opayabdul
      @opayabdul 3 роки тому +1

      I just share another happiness
      ua-cam.com/video/Lp0XENBfru0/v-deo.html

    • @hijituso
      @hijituso 3 роки тому

      @@alexmolina9708 this version is better than Naudos by far

  • @ereskoag
    @ereskoag 10 років тому +3

    Великолепная аранжировка и игра, как всегда ожидания подтвердились. Браво.

  • @1cleandude
    @1cleandude 8 років тому

    One of the all-time greatest songs performed by one of the greatest singers and replicated by a fabulous guitarist!!

  • @EyeBallChief
    @EyeBallChief 5 років тому

    So beautiful and soothing to the ears. You emphasize each note with elegance and clarity. You are the first guitar player I’ve seen perform with feelings. Well done.

  • @rayleerod
    @rayleerod 7 років тому +5

    Perfectly played and sounds beautiful as always! Have been your fan for many years now. Love your guitar playing!

  • @kipponi
    @kipponi 7 років тому +4

    When guitar sounds towards human voice it is perfect. This guitar has all the features for that. It's sound is really inspiring and playing of course.

  • @picker63028
    @picker63028 9 років тому +10

    Adam that was fantastic. I have played fingerstyle for 40+ years and that song is one of my fav's. No other version has moved me like yours. Keep up the good work.

    • @adamrafferty
      @adamrafferty  9 років тому +1

      picker63028 Thank you so much!!!

  • @sappo504
    @sappo504 3 роки тому +3

    Wow - that's really good. Just phenomenal. Great arrangement, no wasted notes there, and the tones that guitar (player) produces - gorgeous.

  • @robieordogh1784
    @robieordogh1784 6 років тому +3

    Adam, this is the most beautiful guitar sound I've ever heard, congrat! And you also play this song beautifully, just perfect, thx a lot for the nice experience you gave to us!

  • @nicomeneses9912
    @nicomeneses9912 7 років тому

    I absolutely love the way your face shows how much you adore the sound

  • @mrmikeh-nv7cq
    @mrmikeh-nv7cq 6 років тому +2

    greetings from liverpool england. thats one of my favourites by you mate. your easily up there with the best on the net!!!

  • @MsSchmucko
    @MsSchmucko 10 років тому

    Adam, thanks. You are an absolutely dedicated guitar man. Bless you, friend!

  • @barcelona6801
    @barcelona6801 6 років тому

    Adams- really by far one of the best guitarist!

  • @michelleflorez6596
    @michelleflorez6596 7 років тому +5

    Utterly brilliant, besides the fact that it's one of my favorite songs from all times.

    • @susanroycroft89
      @susanroycroft89 Рік тому

      Yes mine too ,ever since I first heard Roberta Flack singing, I just had to learn it, and hear You are playing an instrumental version, WOW 😮 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and very fluid delivery Adam, full credit to you, keep it coming, regards Don

  • @ElkeVogt
    @ElkeVogt 6 років тому

    Simply fantastic, I'm overwhelmed. THANK YOU!

  • @saxguytony
    @saxguytony 10 років тому

    Man, I get chills every time I listen to you play, and this is one of your best. So smooth and fluid - but technically and harmonically complex at the same time. You make it look effortless as well. I seriously wish I could give more than one thumbs up. BRAVO!

  • @ChaplainAcosta
    @ChaplainAcosta 6 років тому

    Enjoy watching you. The sound doesn't seem like it's coming from just one guitar. Really amazing. Thanks for posting.

  • @emlyngriffith5846
    @emlyngriffith5846 10 років тому

    A beautiful song.....beautifully played.....captured the essence of it.....thank you....

  • @juno7893
    @juno7893 6 років тому +1

    Love this song. Beautifuly played.

  • @bjornfreed5928
    @bjornfreed5928 9 років тому +7

    There is always air in your style where the voids make the parts you play so smooth, cool, unpredictable and just pleasant to listen to.
    Thanks a lot.

  • @Felixamirian
    @Felixamirian 10 років тому

    Very nice played. Good solo performance. Good voicing on all bass,chords,and melody! Bravo!

  • @karlog9094
    @karlog9094 9 років тому

    I really like Your arrangements, Sir
    This is one of Your best songs I think

  • @Howto-Ukulelesogehts-ev3rr
    @Howto-Ukulelesogehts-ev3rr 2 місяці тому

    I love your arrangement so much ❤❤❤

  • @GoldTopSlinger
    @GoldTopSlinger 7 років тому +4

    Between the sweet tone of that guitar and the magic you do with it, I just sat here drop-jawed all the way through.

  • @jeremytovsen5245
    @jeremytovsen5245 7 років тому

    I don't want tabs. I don't want nothing but to hear your beautiful renditions of the songs you play. "I'm not worthy" !

  • @herpderpmonkey
    @herpderpmonkey 10 років тому

    It's been like a billion years since a new video. Glad to see he's alive and kicking.

  • @brysonwest93
    @brysonwest93 5 років тому +2

    spectacular! Listening with my headsets, it's jaw dropping beautiful. Thanks Adam

    • @opayabdul
      @opayabdul 3 роки тому

      I just share another happiness
      from Indonesian fingerstyle
      ua-cam.com/video/Lp0XENBfru0/v-deo.html

  • @alvavipato
    @alvavipato 10 років тому

    Excellent Adam, transportaste me by the time tunnel, beautiful song, congratulations, you're great.

  • @USERCHECK1234
    @USERCHECK1234 7 років тому

    This man loves his craft, makes it so much better! Love it!

  • @susanroycroft89
    @susanroycroft89 Рік тому +1

    Lovely to listen to Adam, Don here from Hamilton NZ on my Wife's tablet (Susan) Iv'e been playing for 56 years now and I Still haven't mastered a style like that, just gotta keep at it perhaps, very inspiring, thanks again, regards Don

  • @BucoBucolini
    @BucoBucolini 10 років тому

    Thank you for all your videos. I watched a boatload of them as an inspiration and source of study to come up with my first fingerstyle arrangement.

  • @diamondbreak
    @diamondbreak Рік тому +1

    Your arrangement is so beautiful.

  • @500Mi
    @500Mi 9 років тому

    I love this! I must practice now... thank you Adam.

  • @entrelenguaypaladar
    @entrelenguaypaladar 8 років тому

    You are a master! Stunning

  • @keithwigley1256
    @keithwigley1256 6 років тому +1

    Love this one Adam...if you ever get bored of your guitar..can I have it..? great style in your playing....

  • @stevecrozet306
    @stevecrozet306 9 років тому

    Wonderful! And you captured all that emotion. Wow!

  • @nascimentobarreto
    @nascimentobarreto 6 років тому

    I wish I had the tools to understand and explain why this sounds so good, the intricate mood shifts that are ever so subtle yet so clearly discernible. Lovely composition. :)

  • @Carlockful
    @Carlockful 9 років тому

    Wow... great Adam!
    I really love your way to play guitar!
    A full and limpid sound... and a fantastic armony!

  • @mastermao8592
    @mastermao8592 3 роки тому +1

    What can you say everything this guitar magician touches is pure gold

  • @mrmikeh-nv7cq
    @mrmikeh-nv7cq 6 років тому

    Just the best on the whole net. Nothing more to say!!

  • @marcocortez5887
    @marcocortez5887 6 років тому

    So smooth wow.

  • @Max-sd3to
    @Max-sd3to 9 років тому

    Rafferty Rules!.....sublime!

  • @lmramon9526
    @lmramon9526 7 років тому

    Beautiful interpretation... Speechless...

  • @HMJohnsonGuitar
    @HMJohnsonGuitar 10 років тому

    Beautiful playing and tone.

  • @francissmith9013
    @francissmith9013 10 місяців тому

    I just discovered your channel.. i still around for long.. you are amazing

  • @samuelr2663
    @samuelr2663 7 років тому

    you really play beautifully my man. Your facial expression represents my joy. Keep up the good work!

  • @daverichards9331
    @daverichards9331 8 років тому

    Fantastic man. So alive, awesome.

  • @gotrottin
    @gotrottin 10 років тому

    Beautiful dude, just beautiful.
    What a fabulous song to cover too.

  • @guitarforfree
    @guitarforfree 7 років тому

    wow amazing arrangement , Sooo Beautiful

  • @bruwallbillich
    @bruwallbillich 9 років тому

    very nice!!! great sound, great arrangement and very cool "acoustic interlude" section!

  • @bassfunkev
    @bassfunkev 10 років тому

    Awesome as always !!!

  • @stringbender57
    @stringbender57 10 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful Adam...wow!

  • @enikoberta8843
    @enikoberta8843 6 років тому

    the best version I ever heard - thanx. Now I try to learn :-D

  • @marlintaylor2687
    @marlintaylor2687 2 роки тому +1

    Adam, (AR-15... 😉) You hoss, you've got some serious sound, serious skills, but most of all, serious HEART for sharing all these fingerstyle masterpieces with us. You make the transition to fingerstyle easier, funner, & FUNKIER!!! Don't know when, but this is a must learn - thank you, AR!!

    • @adamrafferty
      @adamrafferty  2 роки тому +1

      Have you sen the slowed down “lesson” version I posted?

    • @marlintaylor2687
      @marlintaylor2687 2 роки тому

      @@adamrafferty Um... no AR, but I sure will now!! I'll check out your channel vids to get a list of some songs together to work on, because your arrangements are simply amazing, hoss! Love your Stevie Wonder songs - they're 🤟😀🤟!

    • @marlintaylor2687
      @marlintaylor2687 2 роки тому

      Wow, AR-15... 😲! I had NO IDEA just how many amazing fingerstyle vids & arrangements you had on here - might take me A MINUTE to check them all out!! LOL & I don't see too many on here yet, but the slower walk-thru vids are nice!! Thank ya, Hoss!!! 🤟😁🤟

  • @pickettaasde3797
    @pickettaasde3797 7 років тому

    Beautiful!!

  • @philrafferty
    @philrafferty 10 років тому

    Awesome video. Love this song.

  • @slipperedlobster
    @slipperedlobster 8 років тому

    excellent.....good feeling and improv

  • @rodrigonavarro9145
    @rodrigonavarro9145 2 роки тому

    Adam, you play so clean, so nice. I admire you so much. It looks like its so easy playing guitar……but its not.!!! Thank you for your music

  • @ruzcelbeltran
    @ruzcelbeltran Рік тому

    Cant believe its already 8 years ago i remember watching this video way back 2016 still amazed me right now

  • @user-fg6cv7bn4g
    @user-fg6cv7bn4g Рік тому +1

    if I could make a wish
    I would appreciate to listen to that song tomorrow 😊

  • @CarlyWaarly
    @CarlyWaarly 6 років тому

    Beautiful tone Adam.

  • @tkim6527
    @tkim6527 7 років тому

    Talented! very smooth, very pleasant... Thanks

  • @srm100841
    @srm100841 10 років тому

    Brilliant again.

  • @14IF949
    @14IF949 10 років тому

    Toujours aussi fabuleux TANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @oregongeo63
    @oregongeo63 10 років тому

    Well done Adam well done!

  • @ooohaaah1able
    @ooohaaah1able 9 років тому

    Fabulous Adam! Absolutely beautiful!
    Best wishes from Ireland. Tom

  • @randyfox5317
    @randyfox5317 3 роки тому +1

    This was put up in May of 2014 and I am just now seeing it??
    Damn...it's like getting a Christmas present.
    Stunning work here, Adam!
    Now go hit replay about 12 times...

  • @DonMitchell50
    @DonMitchell50 10 років тому

    That was fantastic, Adam. Brings back lot's of memories from the 70s (my youth). I may have to learn this one.

  • @edgardpedrosilvajunior
    @edgardpedrosilvajunior 10 років тому

    Very, very good !
    Congratulations for the good taste.

  • @loretomps4038
    @loretomps4038 8 років тому

    as a Hopeless Romantic who love musical instruments.im always moved with kind of piece.the best ever.....

  • @bjl257
    @bjl257 10 років тому

    What a delight Adam !

  • @mmattjr1809
    @mmattjr1809 9 років тому

    This is absolutely beautiful......

  • @WysteriaGuitar
    @WysteriaGuitar 10 років тому

    True to the melody sir! - excellent

  • @Shottacle
    @Shottacle 5 років тому +1

    That was just magical sir amazing talent.

  • @marcob.9969
    @marcob.9969 2 роки тому +2

    Hope if you have a son, him/her has the same talent as you master. Thanks for sharing to us such beatyful moments, God bless you. Greetings from Ecuador!

  • @sijaniebalraadjsing5087
    @sijaniebalraadjsing5087 2 роки тому +3

    Wow so beautiful. I love that song. Amazing🎸🎶🎵♥️

  • @olihaug1
    @olihaug1 9 років тому

    This is great, and your sound is absolutely beautiful!

  • @yoredul.b.496
    @yoredul.b.496 6 років тому

    excellent performance, pretty good sound, very much congratulations

  • @ateoh7808
    @ateoh7808 10 років тому

    Awesome Adam!!

  • @KonstantinStolas
    @KonstantinStolas 6 років тому

    It's incredibly beautiful!

  • @junebondoc4178
    @junebondoc4178 5 років тому

    What an eargasm...exelente..

  • @ricklynch5598
    @ricklynch5598 6 років тому

    Real smooth Adam!

  • @natanaelsoaressantos6631
    @natanaelsoaressantos6631 2 роки тому

    Uwauuuu.... Show!!! Congratullations!!!! Excellent!!!!

  • @badinerieeran2048
    @badinerieeran2048 10 років тому

    Incredible

  • @GowliPlays
    @GowliPlays 5 років тому +3

    This is such a nice cover, amazingly soothing arrangement.

    • @GowliPlays
      @GowliPlays 2 роки тому +1

      I keep coming back to it. That's how you know it's truly great :)!

    • @adamrafferty
      @adamrafferty  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks & groove on! 😊

  • @joelstauffer1950
    @joelstauffer1950 10 років тому

    Perfect! I hafta rip this one off, Adam...beautiful!

  • @Edwin-E
    @Edwin-E 10 років тому

    Well done Adam.

  • @afiffajarr7521
    @afiffajarr7521 9 років тому

    You are always playing good

  • @Tony-Montana-bh
    @Tony-Montana-bh 10 років тому

    You are the best of best

  • @jurgenstoll2394
    @jurgenstoll2394 2 роки тому +1

    It's wonderful, it's marvelous, it's Adam!

  • @cydneyagno
    @cydneyagno 9 років тому

    AMAZING!

  • @stoneman3079
    @stoneman3079 6 років тому

    Just listened bravo!!!!

  • @fiddlesticksbessette398
    @fiddlesticksbessette398 5 років тому

    Clapping,Bravo,5 Star's.*****

  • @edgarcruzguitar
    @edgarcruzguitar 7 років тому

    ALWAYS INSPIRING ADAM

  • @ancoopa
    @ancoopa 10 років тому

    Beautiful.

  • @chizburger8577
    @chizburger8577 9 років тому +1

    so sad it takes hours for me just to trace and and to listen every tiny details on your arrangement, and im trying to tabbing it out now >.< im so excited to practice! you have my respect sir!

  • @stitchedbycarly
    @stitchedbycarly 9 років тому

    daaannnggg you got skills!! holy cow so smooth