Brad Paisley and Tommy Emmanuel
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2011
- The best country music artist meets the best acoustic guitar player. Cannonball Rag from Nashville, Tennessee, 6/16/07. This performance opened my ears to Tommy Emmanuel. Thank you Mr. Paisley!
@darthfrylock To be fair, Cannonball Rag is a staple of Tommy's set, style, and practice regimen. Brad probably worked the song up just for this occasion to have the honor playing with Tommy and to showcase his incredible talents. Paisley's albums and concerts are loaded with tasty groovy licks.
timbowabo absolutely. Paisley is as fine a telecaster player as anyone out there and he is probably better than most
James Ryan Agree 100%. Paisley has a huge repertoire of nifty tricks he invented plus a gift for melody and timing few can match. His solos on that Telecaster can go to otherworldly planes far beyond the country genre. He even does this in his Christmas music. I rate Brad as the “Nashville cats’” counterpart to Jeff Beck. Here’s a track in which Brad is responding to famous rock riff challenges from a DJ. Eventually Brad quits fucking around and dives into Van Halen’s “Hot for Teacher”. He’ s got some chops!
No.
Tommy Emmanuel is a far better player, even on the Telecaster. In fact, he was barely known here in Australia until he quit The Bushwhackers in the 1980s and went solo on Telecaster.
In the late 1990s he went back to acoustic almost exclusively and then buggered off to America because all our great music venues were booked up with DJs and most Australians fell in love with American “R&B” bullshit.
Thanks Yanks.
Tommy Emmanuel is far more experienced, faster and more refined as a musician and composer - his music actually has something to say other than “ever-body lookit me!”
@@johnmoyle4195 Your loss has been the world's gain. I've been able to see Tommy 5 times, and every time he proves why he is probably the best acoustic guitar player on the planet.
That said, why you dissing Brad Paisley? He more than held his own.
And you know Tommy has said his brother Phil was actually the better player.
No.....Brad has played this tune for years, Tommy is just a world class player. Brad has his thing, but not in the same league with Tommy.
You'll never see anybody have more fun playing guitar than Tommy Emmanuel.
No you won't. He plays 350+ concerts a year and every performance he looks like he's playing his last one. It's amzing.
Watching Tommy Emanuel play guitar makes me realize that my guitar will make an excellent coffee table!
Something I’ve always appreciated about brad paisley is that he’s one of the few modern country artists who has such an incredible talent playing guitar
Tommy doesn't really know what he's doing. Just playing along with it
I don't know why there are always so many haters commenting on everything. The truth is: Tommy Emmanuel is a fine human being. He has a heart filled with love, and it comes out in his playing. Nowhere will you find ANYONE who has met him saying an unkind word. Never.
As a big surprise to me (where have I been?), Brad Paisley did a damn fine job on guitar! He was not intimidated, or didn't show it. And his playing was just great.
Only a select few guitarists on earth would bother sharing the stage with Mr. Emmanuel. One is Ricky Skaggs.
For Brad to do it took guts.
sorry man u don't compare apple with banana or coffee to black tea.u just dont and be frankly there are still dude like Doyle or some bluegrass masters.u probably a die hard fan of Tommy but take deep consider before u leave common like this next time.
Dear Mr. Walis, I appreciate your respect for all the other unnamed wonderful guitarists. I really do. That is why I NEVER say someone is the "best" at anything. I prefer to think of it as they are all great at something. Frankly, I disagree with the comparisons (who is "better") of guitarists! If I love the way someone plays, I try to just appreciate him or her, without all that comparing.
I'm appraciated that man!!I wish those die hard fans would feel the same way as yours.
Well said, Gil. I think people make comparisons such as better or worse just because they are expressing their love for the music in their own personal way. I love the music they made together, and enjoy the delight they have in each other's playing.
As I browse through UA-cam watching Tommy's videos there are two things which always reach out and touch me. The first is the utter joy Tommy shows when he plays. The second is that while Tommy has the talent to play circles around just about anyone, when he shares the stage with another player, he plays with them, often taking the "secondary" role and letting them take the staring role. I have yet to see Tommy live in concert struck with how much a gentleman he seems to be.
Tommy spent many years in the 'secondary' role with his brother Phil Emmanuel R.I.P. (search for videos of the two together...it's electrfyiing). Phil was every bit the player Tommy is but was more of a lead guitarist so that's how they played together, Tommy on rhythm, Phil on lead. Phil used to intrduce Tommy as the best rhythm guitarist in the world....and he wasn't kidding.
If you can manage it, GET TO ONE OF HIS CONCERTS... I went when he played this small theatre in southern Illinois (!) and it felt like we were sitting in his livingroom... He is just as gracious when he's in concert.
Oh absolutely. Tommy smokes them all but he will hold the reigns to let the other guy shine. He is THE MAN!
Brad was great but he was seriously bearing down and 100% focused to get through that. Tommy was thinking about what he had t pick up at the grocery store on his way home...
Mitur Binesdurdi nope
@@randymyrol4697 actually, yep. this is like walking a dog for Tommy.
he is waaaaaay out of Tommy's League
Some milk and cheese I think.
he did just fine.
Tommy E. owns the acoustic guitar so kudos to Brad P. for having the guts to trade licks on an acoustic with the world's best!
Well said .
Totally agree. Mad respect for Brad
ona acoustic Thommy is god...on Tele Brad
As much as I love Tommy's playing, I really love his Spirit...the man almost levitates when he plays.
Absolutely love how you put this, and its so true. What's even better is that he lifts you up and carries you along for the ride. He's wonderful.
tommy is the greatest acoustic guitar player in history
+Cory Brown top 3 , no doubt----- thats a tall order and subjective considering all acoustic players
+Cory Brown you r correct sir.
+Cory Brown Check out Naudo.
Naudo makes lots of mistakes! He can't compare with TE!
***** yes, he is good. But TE is on another level, really hard to compare Tommy with anybody.
Wow!! Brad definitely held his own.
Not even close. He did well, but he's no match for Tommy lol
Brad had great courage to show up and he held right0 in there
Is that a joke? BP is one of top guitarists of all time, other guy is a cover player.
@Larry N. Guy He is much more than just a "cover-player". Look him up before you judge.
Larry N. Guy You need to do some research, a lot of research
40 yrs worth already, but here we go-- watch TE play any Chet Atkins song, eg. Dark eyes, then compare with MrShazzar, an 18 yr old who plays Chet's most complicated songs with much more fluency and accuracy, then tell me if you see the difference ?
While the whole planet could only dream to reach Tommy Emmanuel's greatness, you are here arguing. That's the difference.
For those who may not be familiar with Tommy, he tours worldwide and usually plays on stage alone. Watch some of his videos on here and see how good he really is. For a totally mind blowing experience, watch him play a song called Tall Fiddler. His speed is amazing. His brother Phil is almost as good as he is.
Tommy is my absolute favorite. Tall Fiddler is a spectacle. His Beatles medleys are beyond fantastic.
Put it this way….. if you start watching his live concerts… you always get to the end and wonder why there’s not more. Insane guitar player and performer. The the Best
Phil was as good as Tommy but his specialty was electric guitar & he was voted the worlds' fastest picker. Check Tommy & Phil playing "Nashville Express"& "Cumbanchero" & also Phil flat picking Jerry Reeds' "Lightning". Here in Australia we called Phil "The Wiz" because he was absolutely brilliant. Phil & Tommy were both self taught & neither one of them learned how to read music. The Legends from Downunder.
Props to both amazing musicians. This may be one of the only times you see someone out-do Brad Paisley on guitar.
That's the problem with TE... Probably the only guitarist nobody can out-do.
Stumbled here. Stayed for the closing.
my little mind don't understand how tommy plays so wicked
And keep in your little mind: Half of that freakin solo Tommy is doing with his thumbpick and index finger, not even plek.
Best Acoustic Player I have ever seen....
Never knew Tommy Emmanuel existed til.i clicked on this video just a few minutes ago
80% of the world's guitar talent on stage at one time I believe.
If you ever get to see Tommy live in concert you won't be disappointed .He does a incredible set with a mixture of blues ,country, jazz, gypsy jazz , classical ,and rock .
.....and with personality and warmth.
WOW!! Who knew!! Brad Paisley is another OUTSTANDING - AWSOME - picker!!
Who? Just everyone who ever got or downloaded his CDs. Every one has instrumentals.
I love how Tommy is jumping around and having fun while Brad absolutely sweats his ass off attempting to keep up
This is a world class display of musicianship from both Brad and Tommy. Simply incredible. It's cool to see Brad challenged because 90% of the time he is the best guitar player on any stage he is on. You can tell he is pushing himself here to keep up with Tommy. What impresses me is how he manages to play Cannonball Rag with a flat pick, which is something even Travis didn't do. That is extremely difficult. Such a cool video!
Keep in mind that Brad 'chicken picks' with his other fingers. Tommy does the same. When they need to really flatpick, they use their thumbpick as a regular pick and alternate back and forth between their fingers and the solo pick.
Wow! The crowd had no idea who Tommy Emmanuel was when he came out and the sparse welcome proved that. They were obviously blown away by his performance and may not forget who he is anytime soon. Bravo to Paisley for keeping up.
sunlion333 For sure. Tommy E just doesn't happen to have the MTV/CMT profile, and doesn't use vocals either. So many musicians come and go and no one knows about them because the popular airwaves didn't happen to tell the masses they were good.
All credit to Brad for:-
1) Having the balls to put himself out there on a song that is definitely all Tommy rather than choosing something that was his bag.
2) Having the generosity and admiration for Tommy to expose him to his audience.
I think it proves that he's a classy human being.
Agreed Grant... !!!
They call it the "cannon ball rag" but with these two fine gentle men you could easily call it the "gatling ball rag" :D
Seen both live, neither disappoint. Don't diss Mr. Paisley, he may make some silly stuff, but his album tracks are often brilliant and he's one of the few "pop-country" artists to make real records.
Brad Paisley is a very respectable guitar player but Tommy is just from a different planet. Unbelievable talent.
I'm 8 years too late, but you are right. He's from another planet where virtuoso guitar players reside lol. He's absolutely amazing.
Tommy Emmanuel is absolutely one of the greatest of all time, and yet, he is one of the humblest talents as well. He genuinely loves playing with others and reveling in THEIR playing, not his own. And, as great a singer/songwriter as Brad Paisley is, he's an even greater guitar. Great show!!!
It's funny how everyone, in any video like this, wants to compare, rate, diss, etc. as if it's a competition, yet the actual musicians just do what they do, get a thrill, true joy, and embrace each other in true musical brotherhood.
Thing about Brad Paisley is that he was winning guitarpicking competitions when he was 12. He is, in my mind, one of the best that REAL music has to offer, whether it's country or not. And, of course, what can one say about Tommy Emmanuel, except that he's a god in the picking world and will be for many years to come. Many pickers only wish that they could do what he does, like he does it.
I would so tip my hat to Mr Tommy Emanuel. So love this guy. If he ever acknowledges me….. I will die a happy man!!!!
Brad…. You were bad on that guitar too bro. Can not recognize that!
Paisley's got balls of steel!
Tommy is the best acoustic player I’ve ever heard, met him and heard him play live, wow what a show! It’s videos like this to cherish as a player. Brad is a great player, singer. It takes a lot of skill to play with a master, great job Brad for your accomplishments. Thank you for posting.
The only time I've seen Brad Paisley out played...wow
I admit I don't know much about Brad Paisley, but I am very impressed he was able to keep up with Tommy Emmanuel.
About 3 months ago, I clicked on this video. Of course I had heard of Brad Paisley, but Tommy? Well, we just got back from Tommy's live concert in FL. You might say I became an instant fan. What a show. Can't thank you enough for posting this video.
Amazing to see comments from people on here who obviously have never seen Tommy Emmanuel in concert, don't know his background, don't know his association with Chet Atkins in past years, and then here we go with comparisons to Hendrix, etc. You CANNOT group all guitar players together. There are rockers, classical, bluegrass and on and on. By the way, look for Tommy's UA-cam video playing an electric. He's no slouch on an electric! This video was just plain fun and the guys had fun too!
Ditto !!!
Emmanuel is one of the few guitarists that can play as many different styles as well as he does. I am 100% sure that those who have negative things to say about him are insane.
Well said. Rommy vs. Segovia on classic G?? Clapton on electric?
Brad,,, you got some chops! Nice to play with Tommy.
tommy emmanuel is just such a fantastic rhythm player. What a force of nature this guy...he gets better as he gets old. Master of the masters.
BTW - who are the idiots who gave this great performance a thumbs down ???? It's the purist and beastliest guitar playing I ever heard. After hearing (and watching) this video, all I can say is "OMG + WTF = HOLY SHIT !!!!!" It's great to see that Brad Paisley is carrying on the fine tradition of MONSTER guitar playing.
from England but love my US country music :)
Two of the best in the world just having fun
I don't think this was a competition guys, just two great players doing what they love, the respect was mutual.. I don't expect anyone to be as good as tommy but bard really impressed me.. 'and I don't impress easily, being a guitarist myself.
+Pat Brennan Check out Naudo doing Hotel California or anything really. Best one man guitar player in my humble opinion but would also sell my soul to play like Tommy or Brad
+Tony C just watched his "Hotel California" performance and expected something... But comparing him to Tommy Emmanuel must be a joke. Either you haven't watched anything from TE or you are just a bit hard of understanding.
+Pat Brennan What everyone seems to forget is that Tommy plays so many different styles plus his list of songs is insane and he plays them all top drawer. There are a lot of great players but Tom's list of songs is in the hundreds if not thousands. Seen him 3 times and he's the best entertainer/guitarist package out there.
I guess what I mean is there are many fingerstylists out there but what Naudo does is very special. Bass during solos even. And the more I discuss with other muscians the more we seem to agree that Tommy may be the best ever. Hoping to see him live some day soon!
Brad's amazing and Tommy? Well, he's on another planet! Fantastic!
So ... many.... note...s.....somanysomany....notes..... Mind Blown!
Tommy is and has always been a monster on guitar. Brad did very well playing next to such a force. Brad held his own. If you haven't heard of Tommy, where ya been?
Tommy just makes everything look fun!!!
Props to Brad!! Did not know he was that good!!!!
Jerry Reed would be proud!!
No way!! I'd been wanting to hear these two together. This is like stepping into heaven for a minute...
Wow, I had no idea Brad Paisley was a real musician. Impressive.
I could watch Mr. Emmanuel play for hours on end.
anyone that can hold on for the ride of playing along with Tommy Emmanual, let alone nail it like this, has all of my respect.
Tommy and his brother were something else.
Brad did a great job. I get a sense he was thinking "I am glad that is over. Whew!"
Hey, I know that guy! T.E. Is phenomenal 🎶 and dedicated a song to my father/long ago & it meant the world to my Dad 💜 Thanks 🙏🏼 Sandi Bergen (lived in Colorado)
There can only be one TOMMY.
Nice vid. Both excelent players.
two class human beings.
Love Tommy. Have a bunch of his albums. Unbelievable player and a great guy. Brad's a terrific player too.
Man do any of you haters realize how hard Brad would be laughing at comparisons. NOBODY plays like Tommy Emanuel trust me Brad tied a knot in a tiger’s tale held on for dear life and fulfilled a childhood dream he jammed with TE and lived to tell the tale. Oh that any of us could be so lucky!!!
That just brings tears to a frustrated guitarists eyes!!!
Damn!!!!!! I have played guitar for 50 years and could not do that on the best day of my playing life.
Didn't realize Brad P could pick that well! Wow!
Wow... when great musicians get together, it's almost (or maybe it is exactly) like they can talk to each other through the music. Such talent in two men, and such power behind their simple playing.
You can truly feel their joy and excitement in their music.
I would say that I can't believe there would be any negative comments on two musicians as great as these guys but this world has proven there always will be. People wonder why music isn't what it once was, but it has never been subject to so much "know it all" criticism before. The real life of a Professional Musician is nothing like American Idol, The Voice or {fill in the blank} Has Talent. Musicians who have been around long enough to "get over themselves" awake to find themselves part of a brotherhood. Something I think many of the commenters here will never know.
Two of the best acoustic plays on Earth together, doesn't get any better than this.
That was fantastic and Brad's respect and awe and sheer joy is clear! Enjoyed that !
Agreed. Brad is a smokin good guitar player.And I've played for over 40 years.I'm good,but in awe of guys like this.I may have a good night and come close once in a while,but people like Paisley and Tommy,they "bring it" every nite.
Wow, Brad is doing one hell of a great job keeping up with the best of the best... Tommy Emmanual...
Jesus Tommy has to be from another planet
Love it. Its not a competition, who is best or not. This is the brotherhood of guitar players. Respecting each other.
I was never quite sure if Brad would be up to the task of keeping up with Tommy on one of these blazing-fast tunes -- but my faith is restored! Killer pairing with these two! ♫♪
I'm 55, not much gets my attention these days, BUT Brad Paisley is one of a rare breed that can sing, pick, and write good tunes, And with Tommy, well it's otherwoldly good. Brad has the sense of humor too, much like Jerry Reed, who never seemed to put enough of his guitar playing in his songs.
I could watch Tommy even without the great guitar playing. He makes the best expressions. What a stage presence! Not many people can play circles around Brad Paisley but I think Tommy just did. Wow! Both are class acts.
WOW! WOW!
I never heard Brad play like that.
Both guitars were smoking.
Thanks for posting
Awesome thanks for sharing
I've seen both of these fine musicians in person but what I wouldn't give to see them together! Awesome!
You are one bad ass guitar player and I’ve got a Lotta respect for you and I am a 35 year guitar player BUTT!!!!
I fail to see the need to even try compare two fabulous musicians. They are both fantastic!
Two guitar masters. How can anyone not like this? Even though Tommy isn't as famous as Brad he is definitely known in the guitar world as one of the absolute best of all time. I've had the fortune of seeing both of them play live. They're both the nicest guys you'll ever meet and it was a real privilege each time I saw them play.
Not famous? I think people outside US don't know Brad, Tommy is famous all over the world and gives over 300 concerts a year, on every freakin continent. I would say overall TE is much more famous, especially in the guitar community and world wide, than Brad.
Can you read? I didn't say not famous. I said not as famous. Don't get me wrong, I'm one of the biggest TE fans there are but I'm realistic. If you still want to debate that.. go look up facebook likes or itunes downloads for both of them and then come back and tell me who's more famous. Tommy and Brad are both famous all over the world not doubt. Brad plays sold out arenas in large cities. Tommy plays a lot of smaller venues in even more cities. Either way.. if you ask someone on the street if they know who Brad Paisley is vs Tommy Emmanuel.. I think we all know what they outcome would be 9 times out of 10. Tommy is a hero to a ton of guitarists including myself.. but so is Brad. If you fail to understand that both are great for various reasons, then I feel bad for you.
Well sorry if I got you wrong. Ask someone on the street outside North America. No one has ever heard of Brad Paisley. And I wouldn't equate fame with sold albums in the US. And I never said anything about that Brad is not great. TE is it anyway, we two might be the biggest fans of him :D
Agreed, Tommy is probably the most technically gifted player on the planet. My response may have been a little harsh. Sorry about that. Good to know there are plenty of people really passionate about his playing.
do you play guitar?
I didn’t know that Brad Paisley was that good
Wholeheartedly agree. A new respect for Mr, Paisley was gained this day lol
Wow! What a joy.
I came here for tommy but I now have a new respect for brad paisley, geez the guy shares a stage and hits a song that most people couldn't even get the head of, nice!
That was great fun! They didn't seem to think it was a contest so I'll not choose a 'winner' other than music and great guitar playing.
That was super fun to watch ! Awesome!
YEAH!!
We miss Nashville!!
Both so good,, One American,, One AUSTRALIAN,,,,,,Kooool.
alway amuses me that we compare talent.I always think its the beauty of the guitar playing that catches my ear.john fahey was such a player,competant a player as he was I,m sure in todays climate of competition he would not be noticed(his hayday was about 1970)but his playing was sublime mixed with poetry and humour of the song title.He was a true trailblazer in his time and many a guitar player was spewned in his shadow.cant say i mis him because i never knew him,but he was a great influence
This was FUN to watcht! Two wonderful guitarists sharing what they love to do most! It makes me happy to see these guys.Two very very fine guitarists! LOVE TOMMY AND BRAD!
Flat out tearing it up! Tommy is no doubt THE MAN!!
Stinking Brad was killing it too man!
I am in awe.
What I wouldn't give to have been there for that show! I saw Tommy in Belfast a couple of years ago and he was outstanding! And I've seen Brad in Calgary- but to have them both on the same stage would be what dreams are made of! Fabulous musicians, both of them :)
I've listened to both for quite a few years, and this video is like a dream come true. They need to do a whole album together!
This is insane, just when I think I played a good night I see something like this...I go home and practice...
That was a gift
TE is a living treasure.
I mean, I knew Tommy was going to kill it, but Brad Paisley more than exceeds my expectations every single time.
That is just sick. What wonderful players. Brad Paisley is a great player, to be sure, but Tommy Emmanuel is from another planet. He just seems to get better and better, and I've never seen anyone who can match his ability to play so many different songs and styles with such virtuosity. It's just a treat to see and hear this kind of musicianship. If you don't like this, you aren't human.
God god i play blues and rock but oh son!! them guys flat out blowed up the sun! that shit was righteous!!