Never fear AI. In a million years it will never have the capacity to sense or feel the depth of music like this. This lies exclusively in the human domain.
Even if it could, just knowing it's AI would devalue it as derived from human musicians in the first place. Can it innovate beyond what it has to reference?
That's what you get when you dedicate your heart, your mind, your soul, your spirit and your body to music. Someone told me once that the hands are the tools of your heart. Well, here's the proof. 🙏🏼
IMHO, this performance of one of your most hauntingly beautiful, sensitive compositions showcases you at the peak of your powers as an artist, Tommy. Bravo.
His touch sensitivity on this song is amazing but as you say ...it is a beautiful , haunting piece of Music that really takes us somewhere. This is the first time I heard it....
@2centavos By ear. I knew it was tuned a whole pitch down by the bottom string as it was not a D pitch but a C. Look for his other YT videos where he plays the song in the normal key. You will hear the difference. The lower tuning is much better IMHO.
The way Tommy closes off the sound with his fingers to the frets at the very end ... it feels like an acceptance of death after expressing a beautiful life. The finality of that gentle gesture is a dramatic gesture. It chokes me up, how you can almost feel his reluctance yield to acceptance. And the song is over.
I just watched this again. It brings me to tears this track. It's soooo beautiful. And he plays it here sooo cleanly. He is such a talented man. I am so blessed to have had him as part of my life. Thank you Tommy.
Thank you, Tommy Emmanuel! Considering myself an intermediate, I’ve played guitar most of my life. Perhaps I’ve been under a rock, but I actually heard this song for the first time today… and it literally brought me to tears. Now it’s my passion to both learn and share it with others!
I remember hearing on the radio in the late 80's that you were heading overseas to pursue a solo career. I was taken aback for selfish reasons because I would no longer be able to get to your gigs. But you were so good that I felt you deserved a world stage. I felt the same thing about your brother Phil too. The world didn't have UA-cam then. Now, although not as good as your live gigs, what a treat, seeing your solo performances or your collaboration with other guitar peers. I'm living in a fortunate time that may have never happened if you had not believed in yourself. Thanks Tommy.
I’ve been listening to music all my life and I’ve heard tens of thousands of songs across dozens of genres. When I heard Those Who Wait for the first time close to a decade ago it stuck, and now I can say it’s one of my all time favorite compositions ever.
It was the first song on "Only", the first cd of his I bought, and it changed me and the course of my life. Amazing, beautiful, and forever grateful, brother❤️
Nicely said Nathan - he's top 5 musicians in the world today.. Absolutely awe inspiring for multiple generations around the globe - Very rare place to be..!
This is the song that introduced me to Tommy emmanuel. Today the date is 31'st of may and i want to wish you a 'Happy birthday.If you are reading this tommy i wish you good health , happiness and joy,and keeping making music . You are a gift to the world. -your biggest fan.
His right hand work is incredible. Not only is he precise vertically, but horizontally. He thins out the bottom end by moving toward and away from the bridge at the perfect times to fit the song. He uses finger style along with a pick at just the right times. It all contributes so much to how the song comes across, not just whether he can play the notes perfectly in order
There’s no one else in the world that can make an acoustic guitar resonate and sound the way Tommy does it. He really bends it to what he wants. This is the true meaning of an instrument being an extension of himself.
This is the song that changed the way I see music. PBS was playing his concert and this song caught my attention from another room. All these years later, this is still my favorite song.
Tommy...I've lost count of the number of your performances of _Those Who Wait_ tune I've seen. I love them all, but this one...is...transcendent. The world is a better place with your music in it. From the bottom of my heart...Thank you, brother!
Tommy has said that he plays Maton guitars not just because they're Australian, and sound great acoustically, but because they have the best electronics, pickups, and mic tone he's ever heard. This production really shows that off! Incredible sound.
This song is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. Tommy's command of the guitar is so expressive and powerful, it literally brings me to tears. ❤
I put it on my iPhone and listen to it in the car. The beauty of Angelina and this song will take your breath away. And I always receive the joy of life from Tommy, the guitar god.
In addition to being in a category of your own Tommy [as a player], this song, Those Who Wait is among my favorite songs of all time. Its simply gorgeous, and brings tears to me. Music is emotion! If I am unable to evoke emotion with my music, I have failed. I have attended your concerts about 8 times: the latest in Boston about 3-years ago. I met you about 13-years ago when you played the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts: the second show. I was able to meet and speak with you for about 10-15 when at this time you were very gracious. You were just making a name for yourself in US at that time [I believe]. I remember thinking, this guy is likely the most amazing player on the planet and there are 8 people in the audience. I couldn't believe it. Your music has brought much joy to me, and many other people I've turned on to you. Rarely do I enjoy remakes of any great tunes. You have a special ability to do your own rendition and its great. The fact that you wrote this song places you in a special category. Bravo !
@@maxthomson9440 No! 😣 😣 Life keeps getting in the way for me and this style of playing is so much harder to get than the heavy rock I used to play! I used to play 8+hrs a day.. To get good it's got to be ur passion. Unfortunately it's not mine any more as I have others now. At least I can really appreciate the talent of others now. Good luck with ur passions.
@@Cloppa2000 That's alright, as long as you have new passions which make you happy! I think having a passion is incredibly important in life as it gives you motivation for many things. And yes I completely agree, finger style guitar like this can be very discouraging to hear due to how insanely difficult some of it is haha. Have a great day :)
Wow what a great recording, really like the sound of this take 😀 (and wonderful song of course - one of my TE favourites)! Does anyone have info of the recording of this particular take? Mics, preamps, compression, reverb? Would appreciate it alot🙏
@@ruralparadise8901 i guess Dustin just made an emphasis on how beautiful are his tunes, i guess there is no doubt Tommy is a master and out of class performer
Dear Tommy, That instrument in your hands sings like a choir of forest woods come to you alone to project their beauty and spirits contained within, a perfect guitar for a flawless performance of a composition complete with unmatched understanding of the human condition, a musical utterance which seems to define and redeem all of us. I can claim 71 years. I have been in the trenches with a guitar since age 16. But, what I do best is listen. "Those Who Wait" is the most beautiful composition I have ever heard. Upon first listening I was at once undone and tearfully, gracefully reassembled with an added dimension of satisfaction I had not known I was seeking, the missing piece with which sense is made of all that cannot be verbally explained among the jangling perplexities of our existance. Thank you so much...
Thank you, dear Phil, for expressing with such delicacy the emotions pervading this haunting piece, as another 70 guitar devotee Phil (yes...) it feels good to know there's someone on the line... so let me co-sign this message of gratitude to Tommy - with love from Geneva Switzerland
@@philswolf Thank you, Philippe! How kind of you to respond with the understanding I was attempting to explain. Whenever I hear Tommy play I will think of you and despite the miles between us we will be together.
I use to listen this music in car alone and and on my bed with my favorite headphones. For me I believe this song has soul healing vibe. Never get tired of listening to this beautiful masterpiece. Thank you Tommy.
Tommy sei e rimarrai unico! Che composizione sublime, esecuzione emozionante. Grazie per tutta la tua meravigliosa musica che hai scritto e suonato per rendere questo mondo più bello.
Tommy plays so clean & clear on some really tough chords. He makes an instrument & song come to life. I have been playing guitar since 7 yrs old he is the best. He has conquered the guitar.💯👍
Tommy is the reason why I started playing guitar since 15. Now I'm 26 and never get tired of his music. But it's not just about his music. This man told me to be patient and enjoy every single moment that you have in life, just like he does with his songs. Thank you so much! You have that kind of energy we need on our planet.
I got to see Tommy perform this in 2018. He had recently returned to the States after the passing of his sister and brother. My own father has passed a month before. I was able to tell him that, as well as pass my condolences at the Meet-and-Greet before the show. The feeling with which he played this song that night brought tears to my eyes. It will always be one of my favorites for that reason. This version is just as moving!
I am weeping at the beauty of what my ears just heard and my eyes have just seen. Surely God gave you your talents as a gift to humanity's spirits, starting with your own to compose such music and then to us to marvel in wonder. Thank you, Tony. Breathtakingly beautiful composition.
Saw him do this at Sierra Nevada when "Only" first came out, tears were coming out and I knew why, my favorite by him, Lewis and Clark and Angelina are stellar as well.🙂🙂
One of the purist & greatest musician's in the world today.. For real there's no-one with such a mastery of craft as good as his - Well done Tommy you continue to inspire.. For immortal's like Chet & Steve Vai to say your the best they've seen is simply unfathomable..!
Absolutely beautiful. This shows how good you can become when you've been on the road since you were six years old. Not much hope for the rest of us then !.
I told Tommy, “I’d give my life to play like that!” Tommy said, “I did!”
wow
The whole world is grateful too.
Lies
We are all blessed 💖
It might not be true but that is 100% what he would say.
A very witty fella.
New headphones bought just for this
Bose headphones are really awesome...my BFF has some in diamond white they're like $600 I'm jealous!
Never fear AI. In a million years it will never have the capacity to sense or feel the depth of music like this. This lies exclusively in the human domain.
I hope you're right.
Even if it could, just knowing it's AI would devalue it as derived from human musicians in the first place. Can it innovate beyond what it has to reference?
That's what you get when you dedicate your heart, your mind, your soul, your spirit and your body to music. Someone told me once that the hands are the tools of your heart. Well, here's the proof. 🙏🏼
Like a smooth river rolling beneath a sunset made by God.
Your comment brought tears to my eyes… as did the music
The best bit was the guitar playing
the best acoustic guitarist of all time
Aleksander misk is the best
@@leonardoLMK But shut up
No
I agree and an all arround a great man
@@leonardoLMK he is scrounger of music
He is playing in St. Pete on Saturday! Going to see him, and I can hardly wait!
Imagine the versions he's played to himself with no one listening.....
damn!!!
That's a brilliant thought actually
The cia is always listening
Bro spot on I wish I could hear the extended version
and this is like nothing else
One of my favorite Tommy songs!
Heard it live in 2018
I can confirm it is gewd
@@JamesG.Griffin so lucky
IMHO, this performance of one of your most hauntingly beautiful, sensitive compositions showcases you at the peak of your powers as an artist, Tommy. Bravo.
I agree, it's maybe my favourite composition by Tommy. For me it sounds so evocative of a misty winter's Sunday morning in rural Australia.
His touch sensitivity on this song is amazing but as you say ...it is a beautiful , haunting piece of Music that really takes us somewhere. This is the first time I heard it....
Stepping the key down makes this even better than all previous versions. His playing matches...captures the essence.
@2centavos By ear. I knew it was tuned a whole pitch down by the bottom string as it was not a D pitch but a C. Look for his other YT videos where he plays the song in the normal key. You will hear the difference. The lower tuning is much better IMHO.
Tom and Phil were born to do this. Enable mere mortals may attain such standard, hmm, A gift, I wish.
The way Tommy closes off the sound with his fingers to the frets at the very end ... it feels like an acceptance of death after expressing a beautiful life. The finality of that gentle gesture is a dramatic gesture. It chokes me up, how you can almost feel his reluctance yield to acceptance. And the song is over.
I just watched this again. It brings me to tears this track. It's soooo beautiful. And he plays it here sooo cleanly. He is such a talented man. I am so blessed to have had him as part of my life. Thank you Tommy.
Put this on my messenger note today. I wasn't able to find another artist in there, but I'm glad Tommy Emmanuel has a selection in there.
Thank you, Tommy Emmanuel!
Considering myself an intermediate, I’ve played guitar most of my life.
Perhaps I’ve been under a rock, but I actually heard this song for the first time today… and it literally brought me to tears.
Now it’s my passion to both learn and share it with others!
Wow. Just wow.
I remember hearing on the radio in the late 80's that you were heading overseas to pursue a solo career. I was taken aback for selfish reasons because I would no longer be able to get to your gigs. But you were so good that I felt you deserved a world stage. I felt the same thing about your brother Phil too. The world didn't have UA-cam then. Now, although not as good as your live gigs, what a treat, seeing your solo performances or your collaboration with other guitar peers. I'm living in a fortunate time that may have never happened if you had not believed in yourself. Thanks Tommy.
I wish they played music like this on our Radios today
I’ve been listening to music all my life and I’ve heard tens of thousands of songs across dozens of genres. When I heard Those Who Wait for the first time close to a decade ago it stuck, and now I can say it’s one of my all time favorite compositions ever.
Yeah this song composition is on another level. It has a depth we can't explain.
same here
It was the first song on "Only", the first cd of his I bought, and it changed me and the course of my life. Amazing, beautiful, and forever grateful, brother❤️
Nicely said Nathan - he's top 5 musicians in the world today.. Absolutely awe inspiring for multiple generations around the globe - Very rare place to be..!
Yep.
Tommy changed my (and so many others) life.
You make life better Tommy Emanuel
Words are inadequate.This just moves me deeply.
This is the song that introduced me to Tommy emmanuel. Today the date is 31'st of may and i want to wish you a 'Happy birthday.If you are reading this tommy i wish you good health , happiness and joy,and keeping making music . You are a gift to the world. -your biggest fan.
His right hand work is incredible. Not only is he precise vertically, but horizontally. He thins out the bottom end by moving toward and away from the bridge at the perfect times to fit the song. He uses finger style along with a pick at just the right times. It all contributes so much to how the song comes across, not just whether he can play the notes perfectly in order
I'm on the edge of earth's atmosphere, the sun setting on my back as I gaze upward to the universe' limitless starry sky.
There’s no one else in the world that can make an acoustic guitar resonate and sound the way Tommy does it. He really bends it to what he wants. This is the true meaning of an instrument being an extension of himself.
If you get the opportunity to see him playing live . I can guarantee you a great night. Unbelievable performance.
I will remember this coming Saturday at the Capitol Theater in St. Pete as one of my favorite shows of all time; I already feel sure of that!
Your music is otherworldly, but the comments of listeners is essential to having a shared experience. Thank you sir..
As a guitar player for 60 years, this song hunts, my soul, 24 seven. Saw it live I was stunned.
I understand your comment so clearly, Peter.
Tommy... i am one of those who wait
God bless you and your family
Greece loves you
A comment that is as meaningful as the composition itself and the beautiful human who has such wonders in his soul.
Isaiah 40:31 is what it's about . Hopefully.
You would have to asked him.
A feast for the ears Maestro
The best living guitar player. Tommy can span the whole spectrum of emotions, feelings, dynamics, and tones.
All in the same piece.
Straight From the Brain!! To Fingers!! WOW?!!
Correction: heart 😊
This is the song that changed the way I see music. PBS was playing his concert and this song caught my attention from another room. All these years later, this is still my favorite song.
Some day I will play like Tommy 🙏
Tommy...I've lost count of the number of your performances of _Those Who Wait_ tune I've seen. I love them all, but this one...is...transcendent. The world is a better place with your music in it. From the bottom of my heart...Thank you, brother!
How does this not win a Grammy???
Grammy's are for dried-up Beyonce. Not good artists.
Tommy has said that he plays Maton guitars not just because they're Australian, and sound great acoustically, but because they have the best electronics, pickups, and mic tone he's ever heard. This production really shows that off! Incredible sound.
This song is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard. Tommy's command of the guitar is so expressive and powerful, it literally brings me to tears. ❤
Makes the hairs on my neck stand up every time I hear this, and always puts a tear of joy in my eye. The Master at his finest.
I put it on my iPhone and listen to it in the car.
The beauty of Angelina and this song will take your breath away.
And I always receive the joy of life from Tommy, the guitar god.
In addition to being in a category of your own Tommy [as a player], this song, Those Who Wait is among my favorite songs of all time. Its simply gorgeous, and brings tears to me. Music is emotion! If I am unable to evoke emotion with my music, I have failed. I have attended your concerts about 8 times: the latest in Boston about 3-years ago. I met you about 13-years ago when you played the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts: the second show. I was able to meet and speak with you for about 10-15 when at this time you were very gracious. You were just making a name for yourself in US at that time [I believe]. I remember thinking, this guy is likely the most amazing player on the planet and there are 8 people in the audience. I couldn't believe it. Your music has brought much joy to me, and many other people I've turned on to you. Rarely do I enjoy remakes of any great tunes. You have a special ability to do your own rendition and its great. The fact that you wrote this song places you in a special category. Bravo !
The slow down at 4:15 is like tasting your favorite dessert
Holy shit - this is awesome.
He has a lot of strength in his left hand particularly. That’s partly why this works so well. Pull offs and hammer ones.
You sir inspired me to pick up my guitar after 30yrs of not playing! ❤️
Are you still playing 3 months on?
@@maxthomson9440 No! 😣 😣 Life keeps getting in the way for me and this style of playing is so much harder to get than the heavy rock I used to play!
I used to play 8+hrs a day.. To get good it's got to be ur passion. Unfortunately it's not mine any more as I have others now.
At least I can really appreciate the talent of others now. Good luck with ur passions.
@@Cloppa2000 That's alright, as long as you have new passions which make you happy! I think having a passion is incredibly important in life as it gives you motivation for many things. And yes I completely agree, finger style guitar like this can be very discouraging to hear due to how insanely difficult some of it is haha. Have a great day :)
Томми, вы ГЕНИЙ ГИТАРЫ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow what a great recording, really like the sound of this take 😀 (and wonderful song of course - one of my TE favourites)! Does anyone have info of the recording of this particular take? Mics, preamps, compression, reverb? Would appreciate it alot🙏
Lovely song. I never grow tired of listening to it.
I really love this song.Please come to Japan again.
The tune that made me appreciate Tommy as a composer, not just a phenomenal player. Most are just one or the other.
Not a phenomenal player? The man has no competitor. He is the best there is.
Roger Duyong couldn’t have said it better myself
@@ruralparadise8901 i guess Dustin just made an emphasis on how beautiful are his tunes, i guess there is no doubt Tommy is a master and out of class performer
Compositionally, I love how he slowly builds tension, then releases it in the "payoff" section. In performance, I love the tension-building rubato.
Pure beauty tommy ❤
This song hits me everytime I hear it. Thank you so very much Tommy for being who you are! 🙏
I’m crying
Dear Tommy,
That instrument in your hands sings like a choir of forest woods come to you alone to project their beauty and spirits contained within, a perfect guitar for a flawless performance of a composition complete with unmatched understanding of the human condition, a musical utterance which seems to define and redeem all of us.
I can claim 71 years. I have been in the trenches with a guitar since age 16. But, what I do best is listen. "Those Who Wait" is the most beautiful composition I have ever heard. Upon first listening I was at once undone and tearfully, gracefully reassembled with an added dimension of satisfaction I had not known I was seeking, the missing piece with which sense is made of all that cannot be verbally explained among the jangling perplexities of our existance.
Thank you so much...
Thank you, dear Phil, for expressing with such delicacy the emotions pervading this haunting piece, as another 70 guitar devotee Phil (yes...) it feels good to know there's someone on the line... so let me co-sign this message of gratitude to Tommy - with love from Geneva Switzerland
@@philswolf
Thank you, Philippe! How kind of you to respond with the understanding I was attempting to explain. Whenever I hear Tommy play I will think of you and despite the miles between us we will be together.
What a wonderful testimony you guys are to the power TE’s music 🙂
not only the technique but also from the heart!
The best compositional guitar player that there has ever been yet.
It doesn’t get much better than this
Just absolutely beautiful, there really are no words to describe what he can do on that guitar.
Tone, melody, talent & timing
We all know he’s great! He has proven it over and over!! But this piece with this tone! Wow!!! 🤘🤘🤘
You should hear live it’s even better
Outstanding. (How can 41 people give this the thumbs down?)
I use to listen this music in car alone and and on my bed with my favorite headphones. For me I believe this song has soul healing vibe. Never get tired of listening to this beautiful masterpiece. Thank you Tommy.
Chris here....the MASTER at work & play...stunningly jaw dropping! X
Love the variations in rhythm throughout the song, could only come with the utmost familiarity of playing this tune thousands of times!
He started playing guitar and drums at the age of 4 and became a professional that toured australia at the age of 6.
His best composition ever, in my opinion. This or Angelina.
Tommy sei e rimarrai unico! Che composizione sublime, esecuzione emozionante. Grazie per tutta la tua meravigliosa musica che hai scritto e suonato per rendere questo mondo più bello.
i wish i could like this more than once
Masterpiece. The subtle intricate nuances.
I feel better now. Thanks Tommy !!!!!!!!
The layers of emotions you evoke with this brilliant piece of art are complexingly beautiful. Thank you for the heartfelt performance.
Fantastico!!!
This is the song that made me discover Tommy's music. What a beautiful composition. Not easy to play either!
Tommy just makes it look easy!
Same here! This song has something magic
Same for me, I agree !
Tommy plays so clean & clear on some really tough chords. He makes an instrument & song come to life. I have been playing guitar since 7 yrs old he is the best. He has conquered the guitar.💯👍
I have small hands but can still play this with a few small compromises
I swear that the guitar was invented for Tommy
Tommy is the reason why I started playing guitar since 15. Now I'm 26 and never get tired of his music. But it's not just about his music. This man told me to be patient and enjoy every single moment that you have in life, just like he does with his songs. Thank you so much! You have that kind of energy we need on our planet.
Grand Master at work
Words fail to describe what happens in my soul when I listen to this piece... Thank you Tommy for touching our hearts in this way😍🙏
I got to see Tommy perform this in 2018. He had recently returned to the States after the passing of his sister and brother. My own father has passed a month before. I was able to tell him that, as well as pass my condolences at the Meet-and-Greet before the show. The feeling with which he played this song that night brought tears to my eyes. It will always be one of my favorites for that reason. This version is just as moving!
I’ve always said Tommy doesn’t play the guitar he is the guitar that the music flows from...
Pure gold.
the quality of recordings from even just five years ago has dramatically improved...this sounds like gold!!!!
I was thinking that too...this is the best I've ever heard (using Sennheiser HD-800s)
Beautiful Tommy
His hands are partly wood, and the strings are partly flesh
Michael James Kugel strings tuned to flesh
Poetic!
❤спасибо🙏💕
Gosh, there's not one note in this entire song that I didn't love. Beautiful!
Una delle cose piú belle che ho mai sentito da una chitarra acustica.......diritta al 💓
Been a fan for close to 20 years and this is still by far and away one of your most beautiful pieces of music.
The feeeel man .. and ease .. so pretty!
This version is much better than the old one , so much feeling , the guitare is about to cry haha .great Tommy ❤️
Well done, Master
Why do I always smile when I sit here watching him. This track is beautiful. What a blessing he has been in my life.
how good is this thankyou Tommy
Awesome sound through the mic! Beautiful song, as usual. Thank you, Tommy. You’ve enriched my life for over 30 years. God Bless.
i think this the best song in the word
Love you brother! Long life, length of days and blessings. You are a gift to us all!❤️
no matter what… his playing always make me calm
I am weeping at the beauty of what my ears just heard and my eyes have just seen. Surely God gave you your talents as a gift to humanity's spirits, starting with your own to compose such music and then to us to marvel in wonder. Thank you, Tony. Breathtakingly beautiful composition.
I'm not really religious, but i seriously think Tommy is channelling music from god 👍✌
@@adambond589 I fully agree. These songs arouse my praise for God as no church ever did
Saw him do this at Sierra Nevada when "Only" first came out, tears were coming out and I knew why, my favorite by him, Lewis and Clark and Angelina are stellar as well.🙂🙂
с каждым годом всё лучше и лучше!
One of the purist & greatest musician's in the world today.. For real there's no-one with such a mastery of craft as good as his - Well done Tommy you continue to inspire.. For immortal's like Chet & Steve Vai to say your the best they've seen is simply unfathomable..!
Absolutely beautiful. This shows how good you can become when you've been on the road since you were six years old. Not much hope for the rest of us then !.
Wow, so beautiful.