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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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I am honored that my music was useful to you in that difficult time, Sam.
Andy McKee, man you make some beautiful tunes with your guitars, this song was also played at my father funeral 9yrs ago and it helped me through unimaginable times, keep at it man, you are one gifted artist
That's the hole point!!! Congrats for your humble and strong contribution. Your music is from other density. Thank you!!!!
Andy this is a fantastic song! Could you do a step by step for some of these chords? I want to love learn some of your voicings that go outside of standard chord shapes.
Hope your still playing love your music, been listening to it for years.
@@brianking4290 Yes sir I’m on tour right now, playing in Portland tonight. Thanks for listening 😊
This is the first UA-cam video I rated "5 stars" when I was 13...I come back here every few years when I'm at a low point in life
i came back to this song after many years and now i finally learned it!
What a ride it was to absorb it note by note and yea one cant help but stand awed to its grand sublimity!
Hopefully you come back because it brings a level of peace to you. Its wildly talented but more importantly it musically seems to express (at least to me) a level of acceptance and peace, and wanting to show growth.....to whom one has become and who is proud of it.
If you visit because you're struggling with an event, I would encourage you almost the same, view re-viewing this bit as a comfort....and hopefully one day will bring peace :)
Me too
2021 still rocking the Andee Mckee🤟👌🤙
Me too. Not low points, but it brings back memories that I miss. The good old days.
My father recently passed away. This song will be played at his funeral. It’s a beautiful song. Thank you for your beautiful music.
Have the same memory of this song.. My father passed in 2008.
Music reminds me of many things..
A song named Andetag from Gunnfjauns Kapell reminds me of grandmother.
My condolences guys! My father passed last year and we share enigma - return to innocence. But this song now I listen to it after reading your comments, a lot of memories come up
My father is 83 years old, he is losing memories, forgetting names and places, and this song makes me cry.
hugs...
+Sam Laurie Be and stay strong forever and for him
+Pteryon Prod :)
How's your father now?
@@bnaturalmusic thank God my father is still alive... but he lost almost all of his memories.
6 years ago I came across this video. My dad asked if I have a good instrumental music that he can listen to before going to bed...I gave him a copy of this one and he loved it...He was at the hospital then, trying to recover from a heart failure...every day he listens to it...
Is your father out of the hospital? If not, then I wish the best that he recovers.
Jesse Kim This is what I like to see in the comments, thanks for being you.
joshua reinhardt I just want those who listen to this beautiful piece of art to have a blessed day, just as it has done for me. Thank YOU for being yourself as well :)
'for my father'. the best title of song you could choose in this situation..
How's pops?
some people strum a few chords and become famous,
this guy clearly puts a lot of hard work and time into his compositions hes obviously dedicated to it, he deserves every bit of recognition and praise that he gets
thanks for the beautiful music !
***** This reminds me of tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton, you can hear the emotion in every note,
LOVE HIM💗✨
This song was playing when my daughter was born. She's two and a half now, and I was just watching the video again today. She came up and asked me to dance to it. How could I say no? Thanks for being awesome, Andy.
does your 12 year old daughter still ask you to dance? I have a 10 year old and 8 year old that knew my father and a baby that will never see him. My daughter at 8 still asks me to dance. Never reject a dance request from your princess.
my father died two weeks ago. this song was played at his funeral. Thank you Andy, For making a song that me and my father both loved so much.
I am so glad I was able to show my father this song before he died. He got diagnosed with cancer and after a lot of fighting he beat it but it came back and took him. However before all that, I showed him this song in hopes that in some way he would understand through the melodic tone and notes here-in that he would understand how I felt about him. He listened and I have no doubt he understood the love I felt for him. Thanks Andy, from the bottom of my heart, for helping me translate. And now that he is gone, this song carries more beauty than any other tune. Take care friend.
+Jpudlo01 Thank you for that.
Thank you sharing Guardian073 .
My father was diagnosed with advanced stage bladder cancer earlier this year. Being an intermediate acoustic guitar player I dream of playing this song for him. Its such a beautiful composition. Hope to learn it by September 2017 so I can play it for my dads birthday.
Love and peace to all.
KartikPradeep best of luck to you ❤ practice hard
You show 'em buddy!
KartikPradeep I hope for the best.
How's your dad? Have you played this for him yet?
December 2017 :) merry almost Christmas to all. And I hope you could play this for your father
My daughter surprised me with this as her song to dance to at her wedding four years ago. I was almost in tears it's so beautiful and you can feel his love for his Dad in the way Andy plays it. Thank you to Andy and my daughter - Love you, Dad.
I wish someone would look at me the way Andy looks at his guitar..
+patrick buffalo So you want everyone to look down on you?
+ijirving with that nod of satisfaction.
accurate QWQ got 4-6 years left before that though lol
I’ve shed many tears to this song over the past idk how many years. So glad i can still find it
Me too. Last I watched this clip was in 2011. It never gets old.
same :(
Almost 17 years ago this masterpiece was created.
I was at my 7th grade to be precise, knew nothing about this "Maestro" and his compositions. Some decade later or so, this caught my ears and literally every single tab hit the core of my heart. From then on, whenever i re-listens to mckee's albums it brings out the emotions at par with my innocent days.
Wow. His father must be a great man to deserve a tribute like that. :) Never stop playing Andy
It's a magical piece
On my dad's last night, he was lying in pain in his hospital bed. I placed my headphone on his ears. On the playlist was Andy McKee then we saw his anguishing face suddenly calmed down. For about 30 minutes he listened to Andy's music then he shooked his head asking to take the headphone off. It was in the middle of this song when he stopped. This was the last song he heard. I can't find the words to continue this story but thank you for your song Andy.
I watched this song when it only had 1000 views. I teared up then as I have now so many years after it first came out. I am still lucky my dad is still with me, but I can’t help think of him every time I watch this song. Andy, thank you so much for one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.
This is what music is supposed to be. Music is not something that you do or make to get money or get famous or anything like that. Music is what we create to express our inner emotions and feelings in a beautiful way. This song is one of the few songs that make me think, "Wow. He knows how to make true music." Keep up the good work Andy :')
No matter how shit my day has been, I can throw on a bit of Andy McKee and instantly be at peace
I am following nowo odays
When words can't express what you want to express. *sigh* this is beautiful.
There's nothing better than music in times when words seem to fail to convey the depths of our emotions, this is soooo beautiful Andy McKee. If my son ever wrote me a song like this, it would make me feel like my entire existence had really been worth it :)
I really admire Andy McKee. Not just for the fact that he is the most beautiful guitar player ever, but for the way that he carries himself. He is a really down to earth guy and Even though he is an amazing guitar player and has gotten really popular over the years, he is as humble as anyone. I had the opportunity to see him play live and get a picture with him at namm. He has been and always will be one of my favorite musicians and a huge inspiration to me.
I lost my father and all times a listen this song i cry..=/
I'm sorry to hear that. It's definitely a beautiful, yet sad song that can bring out emotions in all of us.
Thanks so much!
I am sorry for you loss man. My father passed this passed August. I have always loved this song but love it even more. I see a montage of memories when I hear this song all the way from when I was young and helping him build the deck or chilling with him and the family on holiday's or even on a summer day and the last days I got with him. My heart goes out to you and anyone else who has lost a parent.
premiumblend100 Thanks for all. And i sorry for your father to..=/
I hope you are fine:)
My father drinks a lot, but I’m very close to him. Every Christmas/New Year’s we get together and play cards. We always bond over some music in the background, both of us being musicians and all…. But for the better part of 2 decades, I’ve played him this song , and his reaction never disappoints. Every year, it’s like he’s hearing it for the first time. Thank you sharing this masterpiece.
My oldest brother committed suicide in 2010. He showed me this song one night when we were up late, having beers, talking about everything and nothing. I play it periodically and pretend that we're back in that messy bedroom trying to save each other.
Miss you and love you Mike. I couldn't have had a better older brother than you man. See you on the other side.
P.S- Thank you Andy for this masterpiece among other great pieces of work.
I just discovered Andy McKee this morning. And I had to watch/listen to all the videos. He's really amazing. So glad to have discovered him and his incredible talent.
First discovered this song in 2008. It never gets old after all these years.
Anyone 🪞🎨 2024....
Here we are
Hell yeaj lets fucking goooo
Music that gets under my skin. Absolutely amazing how he mastered the instrument. This is art.
Its crazy to think that he doesn't speak a single word in any of his songs yet I feel more of a connection with his melodies than any words can describe
Music speaks louder than word will ever do.
My best friend had this played at his funeral and it was beautiful, it represents his personality perfectly. He had a heart of gold and left happiness in his wake. He was truly an amazing person. All who knew him loved him.
Am I the only one who cried like a baby? This is beautiful!
i agree, it sounds like grief and hope for a new start
There are so many great artist out there, Andy McKee is one of them. His songs are so diverse, that you may not like all of them, but I guarantee you will love some them. This type of music will never be showcased on TV or radio ( mainstream media ), because it is truth in musical form. It draws the emotion out of you, while the best mainstream has ever been able to do is once in a while play a song you can .......kinda...identify with. These songs don't need a name, they are Truth.
my dad learned to play this for me and my brother... i just hope that one day i can learn this and surprise him with it too
After many years i came back to this and finally learned it note to note!
please dont give up, u can do it too! :)
surprise him hard!
CodexRat Right on man, good job. Love playing this one
How'd it go? 😊
My father passed away February 27th of last year. I've been learning this song for him. It's so beautiful that I don't really mind only being able to play half of it. Thank you for writin' this tune Andy. This song means the world to me.
Beautiful...brings a tear to my eye!
Just finished learning the intro!! Can't wait to learn the rest I'm so proud of myself I never thought I could learn Andy Mckee songs..he's so amazing(:
7 years and some change, this recording still doesn't have enough views.
reminds me of going fishing, going to baseball games, sharing Christmases, Going camping, and spending quality time with a father.... that I never had..
Very bittersweet song
This song is like listening to an old man give a young man advice.
This man's work is incredible - This was supposed to be my "work music", but I dare you not to drift away too when you listen to it! >D
How does one just sit there and create such a beautiful song?
I believe this song was created in devotion to his dad (please correct me if I'm wrong)
I understand the meaning behind the song, but figuring out the chords and all that was more of what I meant
Andres Castellanos sometimes it really feels like magic, I've been playing for a few years, around 7, and it really just comes to you
Andres Castellanos play what sounds good together really
Andres Castellanos play what you're feeling
I lost my dad on Valentine's Day 2021, and I still come to listen to this song. There are no words, but I can still hear them being spoken through the guitar. Sometimes it makes me cry, sometimes it makes me smile, sometimes I just stare out the window and think about him. Thank you for sharing your talents Andy. Me, him and my Uncle went to see you in Alabama over 12 years ago and it was an amazing opportunity and a great memory for me.
I hate you ...
I hate for beeing able to express somthing to the most important man in my live without having to use any words.
I wish i would be able to do anything capable to capture the harmony you expressed in those tunes.
I miss him.
I love you for making the effort to try and fill some of that gap.
Thanks.
I'm so going to learn this song! for my father... I can play this for him on a special day, and if he ever dies i can play this song to remember him....
I strongly recommend you do not try to learn this song. too frustrating...
Kyle Levine Keep at it, you'll get it eventually! It's all fingerstyle so I find it pretty easy. I can play Drifting as well but I'm having trouble learning Hunter's Moon which I find really frustrating.
Kyle Levine frustration only leads to more resolution after achieving what it is that you were trying for so long! :)
2015 Still going strong!!
12 years later and I can still hear a father and son’s whole life relationship...in 6 strings. I love you dad!
240p never sounded better!
who gives a shit if its 240p? its about the music, and you don't need 1080 to enjoy music
gildrop choosing the resolution also effects the sound quality on youtube.
gildrop dingus ;^)
@@TreeGem No. This practice became obsolete in 2014. You replied to this comment in 2015. You were incorrect. :)
@@davids4003 But this vid was posted in 2006 so the argument still stands :)
I'm 16 years old and I've already learnt Drifting, Rylynn, Hunters Moon, and now I'm pushing to learn this one! Trust me guys, the only thing that will stop you from learning these songs is your attitude :)
Rueben Grace me too man this is the next one I'm tackling! I learned drifting, rylynn and now I'm tackling this after a two year break from learning it. Just because of work and stuff but in finally getting back into guitar and I'm so happy
Damn.. tuning the A string to a C was tense enough.. "please don't break, please don't break..."
+Rainbow Thats why I tune all 6 strings down a half step, gives me little bit headroom
+Fuck Google i dunno i couldn't say it's a terrible recommendation but imo i feel like i don't wanna tune new strings up and have them break i'd rather risk it on old ones and then swap em after i do a little goofing.
the biggest thing i'd think to do is just use a string that is the appropriate gauge lol :) for some tunings i'll buy all singles.
+Rainbow 'Remember to use new strings for this tuning' .... nah I'll be fine xD
hahaha - I swear my butt cheeks clench everytime XD
+Rainbow you can always keep the A string as is and 'transpose' it. I do it and its very playable.
I love this my (step) father just passed away and he loved country music this will make me always remember him
I'm currently learning this song, so far I only know how to play the first 39 seconds.
Teddy Fuse I've learned it a few years ago, but haven't played it for a while. It feels good to play it during sunsets or when it's raining. Good luck on the playing :)
Thank you. :D
its quiet hard to play this song, lot of new chords there cz of the tuning haha, but its a very good song to play when you're alone or when sunset
Budiarto Y.N It may take a few days depending on how much time you practice. From there you can just play from muscle memory. Good luck playing :)
wish i had a father ti give this to
who cares about HD quality when you got 240p!? and why should quality matter when its for your father?
My father just passed away. Thank you for this. I loved this song the very many years ago you released it. Now it resonates more than ever. Thank you Andy.
His hair has migrated to be close to the guitar...
***** Whatcha talking about?! He made a joke.. nothing about his guitar skills tho..
i've been watching this comment on Andy's videos like forever
His hair moved to his chin is he can hear his guitar better
Why did you repeat that??
Molly - that's the best comment I've ever read on youtube. In fact, it's one of the best I've read in general. Would would happen if he started regularly playing it behind his head a la Hendrix?
2020 anyone?
Right here haha
Yessir. Came back and decided to relearn this beauty. Unreal song
I am 12. I know every andy micky song.
Congratulation for having a great musical taste..
well in :) play instruments as you clearly have an ear for it. it'll see you right
Guess what?
No one gives a shit.
"Andy Micky"
Ashwin Ranjan i do. i wish i did when i was that age. and it shows theres always someone with taste in the ever growing youth.
Dougal McGuire He's not even 12....
I remember listening to this one in 2010, 2 years after my father passed away, and I could never finish the song as I always broke down. Now in 2021, I can now say that this song brings me great joy knowing how great my father was. Thank you Andy for making such a beautiful song that brings me great memories. 🙏🏻
DJ Khaled plays guitar beautifully
+Matthew Nickelsen That's fucking glorious
ANOTHER ONE
His hair liked the music so much it moved to his chin...
👌
Puppypower Art 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Lezo Phesao :)
Reece McKee :D
Lost Souls lol
Still here 17 years later - RIP Dad🙏👁️🙏
because they lack the soul to truly appreciate the gift that they are. God was present at your conception and he once again visits you through the gift he has blessed Andy with, to remind us of the strength, power, courage, compassion, sacrifice and love that our fathers have given us. When the time comes for them to reflect upon their life and what it meant, they will then remember their father and wish they had clicked the other button.
The most calming and beautifully written music, hands down.
This is the epitome of music, this was the reason music was created... to express emotion. Andy has done exactly that and more! When you can dedicate something like this to your father and without a word ever even being sung he understands, that should stand a test for generations to come. I really hope this is what the future of music will hold! But most of all, it's a salute to you Andy! Thank you for making the greatest song and music I've ever heard!
I am blessed enough to still have my father with me.. And I just decided to play this hard but incredibly amazing piece to express my gratitude for all that he'd done for me while I still can. Thank You so much Andy. I've been listening to this piece since I was a kid and everytime it feels new. God bless u
I come from Brazil to thank for this awesome songs. Your songs have helped me for years to win a great war that I have been struggling with depression. Thank you very much, may God enlighten more and more this great talent.
When my father died I made an audio visual -nothing seemed to fit music wise until my nephew came up with this like your father mine died of cancer too, this piece was exactly how I felt .Thank you so much Andy
Still gives me chills that chorus melody. Even since first seeing it 16 years ago! Can't wait to see ya live in portland Andy!
if i can like a million times, i would. it hits hard, i come back to this piece every i feel inspired. lov you man
This is one of those "perfect" compositions. The flow and emotion conveyed are clear and universal imo. Fav for sure
damn. i remember when this released on here. he didnt have many views. i shipped off to basic training shortly after. i remember listening to his music in my head. helped me through some rough times. even today i still come back and listen. thanks for being a part of my life, andy.
The world is indeed the most puzzling of places - that anyone could take the time to actively give such a very clearly beautiful piece of music a thumbs down... I sometimes feel baffled by folk. Of course, those people could have pressed the wrong button in their frenzy of passionate gratitude... yeah that's what it is.
Remembering my father who's now at rest and in peace with our Lord, i love you!
Andy , I started playing guitar as a kid and when I found this UA-cam video 10+ years ago it really solidified my love for music and dedication to get better at guitar. Thanks for that brother. Much love
So Sorry to hear that... Im so glad God has blessed us with our fathers... I would do anything for my father. Im sure you would too. this is a beautiful song. My dad probably won't be here much longer either... Im just glad we have them
i did the same for my dad and he passed three days later this song is beatiful and relaxin mine and my fathers connection was always music and i think this song brought us that much closer when i played it for him...andy mckee u r an inspiriration and i thank u dearly
Just feels the way it was before..who else here listening this still in 2022....
This inspires me to continue to practice, if only to write a song as grand as this for my own parents. This is truly a beautiful gift, as it comes from the heart and soul. It cost nothing, but it's as priceless as the world. It convays so much meaning without words. It is truly a masterpiece.
16 years ago...wow. I recall stumbling on your Drifting video a month or two after it was released....how time flies.
I played this saying goodbye to my beautiful baby boy, today would be his 5th birthday in heaven. Thank you for this beautiful piece of music. It’s so close to my heart 💕
This is hands down the most beautiful thing iv ever heard played on a guitar.
this is one of those songs, not one single word, but it says everything
Just recently moved out for the first time a few states away from my father. Only real person thats always cared and did for me my whole life and just so hard to be out here doing this all on my own for once. Andy Mckee i really hadn't heard much of you before today but i must say your are a amazing guitarist and I hope you keep writing and maybe one day come to TN to do a show so i could thank you in person for putting whats been on my mind the past month in perspective
This is his best song in my opinion. Just awesome melody whole way through.
This really is a beautiful piece of music, what a great title to put to the music aswell, makes me think of all the good things my dad has ever done for me - love will truly conquer the world. Cheers for this - and God Bless.x
Every time that i heard this song, is like I'm singing a part of me. Thank you a lot Andy to makes me remember some memories with this music, with your music ❤️
Watched this video a long time ago and was so entranced by the skill and beauty. Today I played this whole song the way through without any major mistakes. This song only gets more beautiful and amazing once you learn all the nuances.
I like these versions the most...this recording session. I love the energy
I cried from hearing this. I can tell all the sad moments, all the happy moments, and the reverence associated with his father just through his melodic tones. It's amazing.
This song is absolutely, breathtakingly beautiful. Andy McKee is a genius par excellence, and his guitar skills and creativity sweep me of my feet every time. I find it incredible disappointing that there are some here who would notice his baldness, instead of the incomparable ingenuity he has brought to the world of music. There's okay music, then there's truthful music. There are mediocre people dissing others, and then there are unrivalled talents like andy who steal your heart.
Thank you so much for this song, Andy. I lost my father when I was 9 ( 22 now) and this song has brought a calming rain on the raging inferno inside of me. Thank you
The power of Andy’s music is you don’t need words to feel all the emotion and message from this song. Hello 2021 almost 2022. Love this.
2019, and still I am not crying. I just got something in my eyes
DANG IT ALL HIS SONGS ARE SO DAMN PLEASANT. Like I really love Andy McKee and I really want to listen to his at like all times in the day, but if I'm ever excited or angry about something, this just calms me down so much.
Still listening 12 years later, love it.
Thanks for the music.
At my father's funeral, we played this song. When I hear this, memories just come pouring back. Thank you for this, Andy
This was the song my wife walked down the isle to. I love it
I love to watch Andy play, but often I don't it better to just close my eyes and listen.
When I hear his music, my soul becomes pure...