Mahler's Adagio is my favorite Adagio, with the possible exception of Barber....but I compliment you on the comparison......Duke , has mastered the suspension as well.....such a beautiful piece!
High praise indeed - but Duke is one of the best guitarists I can think of. Few others can get anywhere near his consistent level of tasteful playing, irrespective of the style of whatever piece he happens to be playing.
Just recently discovered you Duke Levine (through my love of Peter Wolf and the J.Geils Band). Been hunting down your CD's and enjoying catching up on your music that so many others have been experiencing for years. On this day I see 518 thumbs up and 3 thumbs down for this video. Really? Really? Who the hell could give this beautiful song and performance a thumbs down and why?? Oh well, can't please everybody. Thanks for sharing your music. Now if I can catch you live some day here in California when this whole covid thing is over or clear enough for live music concerts again.
I first came across Duke in the UA-cam video of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s mid-1990s concert at Wolf Trap. If you don’t know it do yourself a favor and look it up. Duke’s solos gave me goosebumps. The whole band is killer, and for me it’s peak period MCC, her lovely songs are given fabulous arrangements.
ME TOO! I've LOVED this song since the FIRST TIME I EVER HEARD IT. "I will build my love a nest - near yon pure crystal fountain - and on it I will place all the FLOWERS OF THE MOUNTAIN - Will ya go, laddy, - go". Play it again - I'm in HEAVEN
Constant reharmonization that stops short of calling attention to itself. The feel of parallel fourths and some gospel harmony somehow stitch those idioms together. But you don't notice the stitchery as much as the momentum and musicality. Real good.
"AND WE'LL ALL GO TOGETHER - PICKING WILD MOUNTAIN THYME- ALL AROUND THE BLOOMING HEATHER - WILL YA GO, LADDY GO? An you can stay awhile at my cottage in the desert and Play yer wonderful music
Very beautiful and confident. Just changed the bridge on my telecaster to a tuneable one and I'm so surprised the sustain of the solid metal plate and finally correct intonation, (which is impossible on the old tele bridge with only three adjustments.) is just great you'll get a lot more natural sustain, great for this fine music.
Well, that made my life better...
Just caught Duke playing with Bonnie Raitt last night, so much love a good Tele player who uses the neck pickup so beautifully
2 words for this guy...holy shit!
Fuckin beautiful.....you’re a bad ass duke....i hope whoever gave this a thumbs down gets coronavirus....love, your old pal from nashtown, Bukovac
So beautiful...Duke, you have the touch of angels on that instruments. Very moving...thankyou for sharing xx
Is this music? Is this beautiful music-Yes…..thank you Duke
phrasing like butter... one of the hardest things to do! Amazing musician!
Wow... Brought my BP down like the adagio of Mahler's 5th... And that's saying something. Gorgeous! Need more of that in the world!
Mahler's Adagio is my favorite Adagio, with the possible exception of Barber....but I compliment you on the comparison......Duke , has mastered the suspension as well.....such a beautiful piece!
High praise indeed - but Duke is one of the best guitarists I can think of. Few others can get anywhere near his consistent level of tasteful playing, irrespective of the style of whatever piece he happens to be playing.
Wow. That was moving. Just beautiful.
Thank you!
A creative take on a favorite song by a favorite player.
This, boys and girls, is an example of the electric guitar being played perfectly.
The smiles get better every time I listen to this song
That may be the prettiest reverb ever
Beautiful Duke🎵
Beautiful beyond words.
Just recently discovered you Duke Levine (through my love of Peter Wolf and the J.Geils Band). Been hunting down your CD's and enjoying catching up on your music that so many others have been experiencing for years. On this day I see 518 thumbs up and 3 thumbs down for this video. Really? Really? Who the hell could give this beautiful song and performance a thumbs down and why??
Oh well, can't please everybody. Thanks for sharing your music. Now if I can catch you live some day here in California when this whole covid thing is over or clear enough for live music concerts again.
Beautiful Duke. Can't wait to see you live again when this storm passes.
This pops up on my YT feed everyday. I can never pass it by.
I first came across Duke in the UA-cam video of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s mid-1990s concert at Wolf Trap. If you don’t know it do yourself a favor and look it up. Duke’s solos gave me goosebumps. The whole band is killer, and for me it’s peak period MCC, her lovely songs are given fabulous arrangements.
Beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes.
That just did wonders for my mental health! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
ME TOO! I've LOVED this song since the FIRST TIME I EVER HEARD IT. "I will build my love a nest - near yon pure crystal fountain - and on it I will place all the FLOWERS OF THE MOUNTAIN - Will ya go, laddy, - go". Play it again - I'm in HEAVEN
Proof that it's not all about banging strings, but touch, feel, and imagination count for everything!!
Incredible....such lovely lines...man..... it touches the soul.
Beautiful.
Beautiful, just everything about it.
Blown away by the beauty of this tune. Thanks Duke
Lovely- thanks for brightening a dreary time. I never made anything that nice in my basement.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Constant reharmonization that stops short of calling attention to itself. The feel of parallel fourths and some gospel harmony somehow stitch those idioms together. But you don't notice the stitchery as much as the momentum and musicality. Real good.
Nicely worded.
What he said ☝️😁🙂
For all of us who didn't get to gig on St. Patrick's Day, last month. Thanks, Duke.
Beautiful Duke. Thank you
Beautiful playing!!
Is there anything really better than a Tele in the right hands ?
wow stunning
That was majestic.
That’s what I needed on this gloomy morning.
Love it. Touch, tone, soul, harmonic beauty.
Beautiful. Thanks Duke!
So easy to listen to (and so welcome) at 2:35 in the morning.
nice touch, Duke!
So beautiful and right to the heart and soul. I could listen all day and night to this...Thank you
watched that twice. so sweet and tender.
Simply Gorgeous as always Duke! Thanks!
You either have time for this kind of beauty in your life, or you have time for nothing at all.
This is beautiful! I must have watched it a hundred times. Perfect solo guitar.
beautiful
"AND WE'LL ALL GO TOGETHER - PICKING WILD MOUNTAIN THYME-
ALL AROUND THE BLOOMING HEATHER - WILL YA GO, LADDY GO?
An you can stay awhile at my cottage in the desert and Play yer wonderful music
Amazing, Beautiful, this makes me feel wonderful! Thank you!
Thanks Duke, always a pleasure to hear you play.
I first became aware of Duke from the first 2 albums by The Story. Unforgettable stuff
Thank you for that morning light.
Absolutely gorgeous..
That's as good as it gets, folks.
Beautiful, Duke!! Please keep them coming!
Beautiful guitar
. Thank you!
amazing what great musicians can do when..left to their own devices
Absolutely Gorgeous!
Gorgeous! Great touch!
Who are the 3 douche bags that gave this a thumbs down? Absolute beautiful playing man!
I have become convinced there are people who just go from video to video not even watching and just giving thumbs down.
4, now. They aren't musicians, guaranteed.
Beautiful Duke just Beautiful 🎸
I love listening to this. Beautiful!
Magnifique 👍
Add another subscriber to your list. Love it.
Duke...my man...amazing. Inspiring.
Thanks Duke.
So perfectly beautiful. So tasteful. Thank you. I needed this right now.
Beautiful! Thank you Duke. Big love to you and yours
I could listen to this all day......thank you!
Really nice, Duke...Calming, soothing, and quite lovely...You're a great talent, my friend.
Very beautiful and confident. Just changed the bridge on my telecaster to a tuneable one and I'm so surprised the sustain of the solid metal plate and finally correct intonation, (which is impossible on the old tele bridge with only three adjustments.) is just great you'll get a lot more natural sustain, great for this fine music.
Absolutely perfect.
Gorgeous sounds! I love your playing Duke! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽✌🏽
Thanks Duke! Great song; translucent interpretation.
Fabulous playing, as always...
Beautiful!!!!
So beautiful!
Gorgeous arrangement of a gorgeous classic.
Just lovely! Thank you!
Gorgeous.
Wow! Such and killer playing!
Lovely, Duke!
Very relaxing and pleasant to listen to.
Just lovely...
Wow, Uncle Dukie! Thats's awesome
Hey Aidan!!! Thank you, hope you guys are having fun. We'll miss getting to see you this summer!
So good. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous!
FANTASTIC
Beautiful
Bravo!👏
That’s actually some of the best guitar playing I’ve ever heard.
@@werdup9105 Thanks so much!
Thanks for this Duke, hope you're doing well!
Thank you for sharing this!
Exquisite !!!!!!
Made my day! Thanks.
wow. there's really no other word.
Such gracefull playing. Thank you for sharing your art
Love your playing!
Fantastic tone, BRAVO!
Beautifully done!
Sweet
Awesome!
Excellent. And Teles rule.