Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits (Fingerstyle Guitar)

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    This is my rendition of the famous Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits. It was an amazing experience to transcribe the whole band and perform this legendary song in a solo guitar. I hope you enjoy it!
    Cheers!
    Este vídeo é parte do Projeto de Extensão Concertos para Belém da Escola de Música da UFPA, coordenado pelo Prof. Lucas Imbiriba.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 14 тис.

  • @donaldbauer6649
    @donaldbauer6649 Рік тому +2907

    I have seen and heard Tommy Emmanuel and he is truly amazing. Joe Bonamassa is incredible. Trace Bundy can bring tears to my eyes and Luca Stricagnoli leaves me aghast. Over my lifetime I've listened to Chuck Berry, BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and so so many others. I am 71 years old and can say without doubt or reservation whoever invented the guitar did so with the hope that Lucas Imbiriba would one day find it. He did, and I will be forever grateful he did it in my lifetime. Thank You Lucas!

    • @stefanpolihronopoulos723
      @stefanpolihronopoulos723 Рік тому +49

      Good post.

    • @petersilcock8645
      @petersilcock8645 Рік тому +78

      So you like him, then?

    • @jollyvoqar195
      @jollyvoqar195 Рік тому +31

      Comments like this are ridiculous, especially when if you had to measure, Emmanuel crushes all the younger guys like this guy and Dawes (who IMO is similar to this guy) So far. But why compare? Just enjoy the all around greatness.

    • @impossivel2006
      @impossivel2006 Рік тому +7

      Monte Montgomery's rendition is also pretty good

    • @ericbrennan5012
      @ericbrennan5012 Рік тому

      Really? I mean he’s good but I hear some mutes that shouldn’t be there and some timing issues I just don’t think you should compare him to that list. He’s good don’t get me wrong but all the fru fru and extra flex is unnecessary imho he’s no Billy strings. And don’t forget this dude is just playing all the songs those great men wrote huh? When he writes an epic masterpiece the likes of mark knopfler then I’ll be impressed. To compare him to Gilmour? Cmon man your fuckin balls are square. You might be too old to really realize what your saying. 😮

  • @casey.mcmullen
    @casey.mcmullen 2 роки тому +2397

    Absolutely the most epic acoustic rendition of this song I've ever heard and witnessed. Amazing!

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +91

      Thanks!

    • @Luis-tm2gp
      @Luis-tm2gp 2 роки тому +31

      Totally agree

    • @adambozentko5877
      @adambozentko5877 2 роки тому +25

      100% agree with you.. Seen a 1000 of these over the years.. This is genuinely amazing, clever and just well done..!..

    • @leezitto
      @leezitto 2 роки тому +26

      Never heard anyone rip it this way. Phenomenal!!!

    • @wyiamhodaifa2878
      @wyiamhodaifa2878 2 роки тому +29

      Holyshit this is on another level

  • @DavidSpears919
    @DavidSpears919 Місяць тому +53

    I'm 65 and have watched many many videos of the greatist guitarists in the world. This is the first time I have ever sat here all by myself and was clapping at the end. Unreal! Big props to you buddy!!! What energy!

  • @beetusmaximus7498
    @beetusmaximus7498 4 місяці тому +181

    I've been playing guitar for 27 years, listening to music with a hungry mind for near 40, this is one of the best things I've ever seen and heard on the guitar. You have an unbridled passion for the instrument and a sense and instinct for what sounds great musically and not just showing how good you are. An absolute delight to listen to!

  • @kujo5998
    @kujo5998 2 роки тому +765

    How. Just how?
    How is it possible to play like this?
    How is he not more famous?
    How does this ONLY have 1.3 mil views?
    I’m literally in shock. Been playing 15 years, and listening to the greats, never heard or seen a person make a guitar sound like this before. Im actually in shock. And in awe. This is unreal

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +37

      Thanks Kujo!🤟🏼❤

    • @DH-og5yr
      @DH-og5yr 2 роки тому +22

      Few reasons. Talent is not rare. He didn’t specifically “write” it. He wrote this version. But we’re listening for mark Knopflers tune.
      And luck getting famous and effort getting famous.

    • @calebtucci5217
      @calebtucci5217 2 роки тому +7

      Look up Luca Stricagnoli, he had that same effect on me.

    • @joshtraun7828
      @joshtraun7828 2 роки тому +5

      If you also looking for something similar amazing, i have Luca Stricagnoli for you or Ewan Dobson´s Level 5 ! And yes, his overall skillset is insanely high

    • @johnmalcolm4822
      @johnmalcolm4822 2 роки тому +11

      @@DH-og5yr Paintings are not rare but they don't all deserve to be in the Louvre.

  • @bondcolour2290
    @bondcolour2290 2 роки тому +271

    This is absolutely ludicrous, I sat with my jaw on the floor for the full 7 minutes, I've played guitar/bass for over 15 years and this is some of the greatest guitar playing I've ever witnessed. It's not just the technical excellence, or the insane finger picking and hammer-ons/pull-offs, but the passion in which he plays and the unique approach he takes to artistic representation of the song. Bravo Lucas, a phenomenal cover.

    • @IntegralPeter
      @IntegralPeter 2 роки тому +8

      same here, totally agree

    • @Kabamaru2000
      @Kabamaru2000 2 роки тому +10

      same for me playing prof guitar for 25 years.This dude is out of this world.One of the best perfomances i ever seen

    • @2rich2Mr
      @2rich2Mr Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/S33tWZqXhnk/v-deo.html

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  Рік тому +8

      Thanks, brother🎸🤟🏻

    • @nickgreen4731
      @nickgreen4731 Рік тому +4

      There were times when I actually burst out laughing, I can't really explain why, except that the talent I was witnessing was so unbelievable - so, in your words, 'ludicrous', that laughter seemed the only possible response. I can't even imagine how human hands can do that.

  • @ariven355
    @ariven355 4 місяці тому +42

    If you practiced 25 hours a day ,eight days a week, five weeks per month for 100 years … still wouldn’t be able to play at this Godly level!! My respects sir Lucas

  • @andrewzach1921
    @andrewzach1921 2 місяці тому +80

    Just came over from the Mark Lewis video who showed a clip from this video as a pinnacle of guitar playing and after watching this video i can agree. Just masterful control of your instrument. Truly impressive.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 місяці тому +6

      Welcome, Andrew!🎸

    • @palleppalsson
      @palleppalsson 2 місяці тому

      Was thinking Mark got Dave Grohl in his video. 😁

  • @frmrchristian303
    @frmrchristian303 2 роки тому +370

    He never disappoints!
    1. Bass line.
    2. Rhythm guitar.
    3. Vocals.
    4. And a good bit of percussion.
    5. Oh yeah, and lead guitar, too.
    ~All from his two hands~

  • @grantmarshall3026
    @grantmarshall3026 Рік тому +344

    This version incorporates an extra layer that practically speaks the lyrics loud and clear. Absolute perfection.

    • @northshubert
      @northshubert Рік тому +1

      Agreed! ❤

    • @richardwathen7627
      @richardwathen7627 Рік тому

      No thats the subtitles!! They really were there.. not in your head! But yes Absolute perfection

    • @MrWolfheart111
      @MrWolfheart111 Рік тому

      "incorporates an extra layer that practically speaks the lyrics loud and clear".... I love that hey, :) I find that to be really an odd part of music. 1 of the many strange parts of music.

    • @benyoutube5816
      @benyoutube5816 11 місяців тому

      Plays the vocal melody and it’s perfect 👌

    • @grantwright8071
      @grantwright8071 10 місяців тому

      It's not a new style..
      But Lucas takes the style, and punts it into the Stratosphere !..
      My goodness.. Been playing guitar for more than 40 years..
      And this is just, Alien !..
      Maybe time to sell my Guitars.. 😌😌

  • @theanarchistcook
    @theanarchistcook Місяць тому +27

    I've spent the last few months slowly trying to learn just the lead guitar part to this song. This man is playing the lead guitar, bass and vocal parts all at once, all on guitar.

    • @giorgiopalmas7934
      @giorgiopalmas7934 Місяць тому +4

      ...and percussion!!

    • @theanarchistcook
      @theanarchistcook Місяць тому +1

      @@giorgiopalmas7934 He definitely throws in some other stuff too, but he's playing the entire bass, vocal and lead guitar parts continuously through the whole song.

    • @ezze7540
      @ezze7540 20 днів тому

      Not that hard. You figure out each section, then repeat, until it sounds right.

    • @DonnySath
      @DonnySath 12 днів тому

      You have to ingest Lucas oil and you'll be as good as he is from now on....

    • @Chill__-my6gf
      @Chill__-my6gf 10 днів тому

      This man is amazing oh my god, I wanna be this good one day

  • @deadhead710ohio
    @deadhead710ohio Місяць тому +21

    Made me cry. My dad loved Mark Knopfler's music. Was missing him something fierce this morning and looking for a lil connection? I guess. These arent bad tears. Bittersweet but not bad. The music is beautiful. Thank you.

  • @ronallen4189
    @ronallen4189 2 роки тому +101

    "Check out Guitar Lucas... He knows ALL THE CHORDS!" Man, this is sooooo good! I listen to it at least once a day for inspiration! Master level talent!

  • @LocalManMakesMusic
    @LocalManMakesMusic 2 роки тому +177

    This is some of the cleanest, most expressive playing I’ve ever seen. Unreal!

  • @bratcafe5632
    @bratcafe5632 Місяць тому +13

    The most expertly played piece of music I have ever heard.
    .....and I am a 57 years old life-long music aficionado.
    Almost beyond belief.
    Am without further words

  • @SmartFool24
    @SmartFool24 Місяць тому +7

    I didn’t know that such clean precision was possible whilst also not being clinical or sterile. This has surgical accuracy and soul for days. Amazing work.

  • @curiojeff
    @curiojeff Рік тому +153

    There's tons of videos on YT by guitarists so proud that they can play Knopfler's solos in this song. This dude does it in the middle of.a full chord melody without omitting a single note.

    • @MrWolfheart111
      @MrWolfheart111 Рік тому +2

      "This dude does it in the middle of.a full chord melody".... ya and we can learn from him... via this song... I love how that is...

    • @toddbushie1657
      @toddbushie1657 Рік тому

      True dedication . I'm impressed , I'm a slow learner . Then again to follow with I sing slow. . maybe it's just me with a more detailed sense of relaxing a crowd. Your do well don't get me wrong , just bring it down between the chords . Slow it down a notch it's not Rap music my friend . Of course it's only what you want it to be . At the same time . Imagine if it's your original and how you would want someone else to play . Talk to me .

    • @ogluqqychess4452
      @ogluqqychess4452 Рік тому +2

      Hell yeah im proud of it. Aint no one taking that away, that I can play this song note for note

    • @OutlawMonstersPerson
      @OutlawMonstersPerson Рік тому +1

      ​@@toddbushie1657 where's your video playing this song. Put your version out there. We'll listen.

    • @toddbushie1657
      @toddbushie1657 Рік тому +1

      I can't play , do you?

  • @philcolley6329
    @philcolley6329 Рік тому +304

    Scary to think how many hours you’ve put into your craft. Incredible playing.

    • @terapiadovento5975
      @terapiadovento5975 Рік тому +1

      Yep!!!!!

    • @mausb.3183
      @mausb.3183 Рік тому +7

      Pfff...one afternoon with Simply Guitar🙃

    • @marcosmelgarejo844
      @marcosmelgarejo844 Рік тому +1

      @@mausb.3183 bro you are kidding, this takes for sure a lot of time , 24 human hours at minimum.

    • @rubenramos8900
      @rubenramos8900 Рік тому +3

      @@marcosmelgarejo844 To be this skilled, it's not even close to just 24 hours of practice. I'm sure.

    • @jannrhoads5836
      @jannrhoads5836 Рік тому

      Bravo!

  • @danielparsons3995
    @danielparsons3995 Місяць тому +10

    Finally I found a person playing that actually is playing with their soul and not just mind. So many on here that play with soulless action you don't see them feeling the music like they should. Great video!

  • @user-jm9eh5wb2l
    @user-jm9eh5wb2l 4 місяці тому +12

    I’ve always favored the acoustic guitar over the electric I’m almost 60 now and never have I heard a more outrageously talented player than this guy! Man what an entertainer! He does everything the singing,bass,lead,rhythm,percussions,Spanish flavor! He’s truly a one man band! In a word AWESOME!!!

  • @lamontiego
    @lamontiego 2 роки тому +346

    I have been playing for over 28 years. This was the best performance I have ever seen. I am amazed at your dexterity and stamina. I bet it hurts to play it that well. My hand burns just watching.

    • @paulocesardesouza4404
      @paulocesardesouza4404 2 роки тому +6

      Indeed an amazing performance.. i will suggest you to checkout Fabio lima on UA-cam as well, he's another monster.

    • @brianwork8864
      @brianwork8864 2 роки тому +14

      Well said! I’ve been playing since 93 and my forearms are on fire after watching him! I think my finger calluses just toughened up watching this! And the energy he emits! Fuck man, I wish I loved anything as much as this dude loves this song! I would bow if I were in his presence!

    • @guscurci
      @guscurci 2 роки тому +5

      No words, mate! Incredible is the minimum I can say.
      Mr. Mark and the creators have been absolutely defeated! Typical case of the master been taken by the disciple.
      I just don’t get the negative likes here… sure people full of envy!

    • @MrWolfheart111
      @MrWolfheart111 2 роки тому +1

      Im thinking he had some help :)

    • @NAALNISH
      @NAALNISH 2 роки тому +4

      He knows his guitar like he knows him, it's incredible, I fuckin' love It! 😂

  • @remoevans7847
    @remoevans7847 Рік тому +381

    After 40 years of playing, this man inspires me to sell all of my guitars. 😳

    • @kdeltatube
      @kdeltatube Рік тому +3

      LOL. I know the feeling, brother.

    • @xzysyndrome
      @xzysyndrome Рік тому +13

      I will never understand people who say these things. Maybe guitar is not your thing? I see stuff like this and dig in. Owning a guitar for 40 years is not "playing" 40 years. There are 8,760 hours in a year. 350,400 hours in 40 years. Even if you practice an hour a day for 40 years...you still only have less than 2 years of experience. Practice more. Even 20 minutes a day you will start seeing huge progress. Not to be confused with noodling. I've owned a guitar for 30 years...I still suck...mostly because I never practice.

    • @remoevans7847
      @remoevans7847 Рік тому

      @@xzysyndrome It’s called sense of humor, get one and stop offering useless opinions nobody cares about.

    • @xzysyndrome
      @xzysyndrome Рік тому

      @@remoevans7847 If I asked you why a chicken crossed the road....and told you "to get to the other side" would you laugh? Maybe you just need a sense of humor? Or maybe...it is a tired and dumb joke. I really like the part where you say "nobody cares" like you are the spokesperson for everybody. Go play your guitar...You do not care about my opinion...no need to bring everyone into it to try validating yourself. 40 years playing? I suspect you are old enough to behave better than a teenager.

    • @briandelaney1091
      @briandelaney1091 Рік тому

      Me too lol!

  • @RandyTucker
    @RandyTucker 3 місяці тому +4

    Lucas, I got to tell you man. if that song didn’t already have a name I would call it the song of 1000 triads. You are amazing man.
    What a blessing for me to find your channel. I’m 72 been playing the guitar for about 53 years and you make me look like a beginner. God bless you brother.❤

  • @tinkertailor7385
    @tinkertailor7385 12 днів тому +1

    That's a lot of sound and energy from an acoustic guitar. Didn't want it to stop.

  • @ManiacalReflection
    @ManiacalReflection 2 роки тому +249

    This is hands down the best cover of this song I’ve ever heard. As a guitarist I am in sheer disbelief of how immensely talented you are man, so inspiring 🤘🤘

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +15

      Thanks a lot man!

    • @roryj5045
      @roryj5045 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/YltXCOIkK7U/v-deo.html this kid plays it pretty darn good too.

    • @jamisongugino2887
      @jamisongugino2887 2 роки тому +6

      What he said.

  • @gryfandjane
    @gryfandjane 2 роки тому +249

    I never thought I’d hear a cover of “Sultans” that was as cool as the original, but words fail me. This is incredible! Lucas, thank you so much.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +8

      Thank you, Gryf!❤🤟🏼🎸

    • @cartel1965
      @cartel1965 2 роки тому +2

      This is better than the original

    • @PepeMijares
      @PepeMijares 2 роки тому

      I agree.

    • @yourt00bz
      @yourt00bz 2 роки тому

      A new legend is known. What a time to be alive!

    • @yourt00bz
      @yourt00bz 2 роки тому +4

      Guitar George from the song hates this guy though

  • @parrotheadinchief
    @parrotheadinchief 27 днів тому +3

    This cannot be a human being playing guitar. This is some god like alien.

  • @leonardcortez7963
    @leonardcortez7963 2 місяці тому +6

    This is one of the most impressive thing I’ve ever seen. Period.
    👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

  • @jonathanjensen6413
    @jonathanjensen6413 2 роки тому +136

    Been playing since 1993, and then I watch this and realize I haven't even scratched the surface of what guitar playing can be. This rendition is so dexterous and energetic. Mind blown.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +4

      Thanks; Jonathan!

    • @Vijay_helo
      @Vijay_helo 2 роки тому +1

      @@lucasimbiriba Really great. The only one to held an "ALIEN PERFORMANCE", u r worthy to keep it up ^_^. Can u make such ALIEN-LIKE *Sweet Child O' MIne - GNR* Performance... Please bro... my humble request🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

    • @roykesting8831
      @roykesting8831 2 роки тому +2

      Dude. This guy practices 16 hours day. No shit.

    • @biohead66
      @biohead66 2 роки тому +1

      @@roykesting8831 So he only sleeps and practices? Damn that's dedication.

    • @blackshadow-_-c9441
      @blackshadow-_-c9441 2 роки тому

      @@biohead66 Tbf, not everyone sleeps 8 hours.

  • @sevensins3584
    @sevensins3584 4 місяці тому +159

    Absolutely insane how well he plays.. not many in the world get to this level.

    • @TheWTFMatt
      @TheWTFMatt 4 місяці тому +4

      was just thinking the same thing, hes so clean

    • @xzysyndrome
      @xzysyndrome 3 місяці тому

      By playing everyday. Not even playing...hardcore dedicated practice. Less Worship....more acknowledgement on why you are not this good.

    • @truerandom9578
      @truerandom9578 2 місяці тому

      @@xzysyndrome please shut up

    • @lezzeppelin2222
      @lezzeppelin2222 2 місяці тому +1

      @@xzysyndromeNah , not everyone some people are born with talent. 🤪

    • @xzysyndrome
      @xzysyndrome 2 місяці тому

      @pelin2222 What? Sorry, your lack of punctuation threw me off. I see what you are saying now.
      I disagree. The difference between him and you is dedication to the art. That is not Talent. Worship more. It is sick that you are willing to accept that you are incapable because you were not born with it...absolutely disgusting copout. Just admit you are lazy and not that interested....honesty feels good.

  • @Jeff-kz5kl
    @Jeff-kz5kl Місяць тому +2

    I've been listening to original live versions of this song as well as tons of covers and this one just blows me away!!! Genius!!!

  • @katokidd
    @katokidd 23 дні тому +1

    Every time I watch Tommy Emmanuel, his music makes me smile. I get the same silly smile on my face watching you create beautiful music from 6 simple strings of wound steel. Bravo Bravo sir!!!

  • @thelongerrun
    @thelongerrun 4 місяці тому +61

    More impressive than the virtuosic playing is, to me, the complete mastery of, and adherence to, the rhythm. So many talented guitarists let the beat fall away when they get into vamping, fills, and solos. That you didn't let that happen even once elevated this performance to a master class.

    • @GoodieWhiteHat
      @GoodieWhiteHat 3 місяці тому

      Totally agree. It’s the rhythm that houses the soul of the song and this has it. He left none of it out.

    • @richardvale214
      @richardvale214 Місяць тому

      My feelings exactly. What rhythm!

  • @CheeseTaterson
    @CheeseTaterson 2 роки тому +134

    This man's playing acoustic with more intensity than most metal guitarists, holy cow. Great work!

    • @Koragh_
      @Koragh_ 2 роки тому +5

      I see you havent fully discover the metal world lmao

    • @TheLineCutter
      @TheLineCutter 2 роки тому +6

      what's amazing is that he is as subtle as he is intensive. he has VERY good feel for intensity.

    • @markg6247
      @markg6247 2 роки тому +2

      @@Koragh_ maybe he has ans that's his opinion

    • @kevinmclain6741
      @kevinmclain6741 2 роки тому

      metal guitarists. lol

    • @bobjones2041
      @bobjones2041 Рік тому

      @@Koragh_ scales up and down up and down up and down up and down

  • @user-ij6mf2hp3r
    @user-ij6mf2hp3r Місяць тому +4

    It just got better. Drum parts? Wow. I believe he has done this more than just a few times!!!

  • @denalihighway
    @denalihighway Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely nuts. I had a couple of reactions that are very unusual for me when watching music videos - a few times I just started laughing out loud at how ridiculously good it was. Sooo good. Barn-stormingly brilliant. Thank you sir!

  • @Fav.234
    @Fav.234 2 роки тому +58

    I am a 60 year old musician and I appreciate how hard you’ve worked to get where you are! Absolutely amazing!

  • @robertritchie2860
    @robertritchie2860 Рік тому +62

    A lot of the posts below talk about about this being a cover. It's not: it's an audacious arrangement that brings the original to new places and new highs... some of the chordal harmonies are crazy. Amazing stuff. I like the mix of flamenco meets chicken picking meets rock.

    • @criddlegakes2650
      @criddlegakes2650 Рік тому +4

      A slight rearrangement is still a cover.

    • @csmkorn1
      @csmkorn1 Рік тому +3

      @@criddlegakes2650 “Slight”???

    • @NessieJapan
      @NessieJapan Рік тому

      The chord progression (Andalusian cadence) makes it well suited to flamenco.

  • @andersonOak
    @andersonOak 4 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely stunning! I've never seen a performance of this song like this before and I don't think I'll see anything even close to this performance anytime soon. Congratulations!👏👏👏

  • @hellNo116
    @hellNo116 Місяць тому

    that was amazing thank you for sharing!!! i always love people doing insane fingerstyles on this songs

  • @wjamyers
    @wjamyers 2 роки тому +73

    I struggled for years to learn how to play the lead guitar parts for this song, which I can do pretty cleanly but never all the way through without some flaw. Now I just watched you do that while simultaneously playing the vocal melody AND basslines. I'm humbled and awed.

    • @photofan6254
      @photofan6254 2 роки тому +2

      People like this have three brains so it's easy for them!

    • @TheCalm25
      @TheCalm25 2 роки тому +2

      the vocal melody, basslines, AND rythm guitar parts...on top of the lead part.

    • @erichodgson1020
      @erichodgson1020 2 роки тому +1

      The tabs and notation on the sheet music for this arrangement must be absolutely insane.

  • @taylorrichens6844
    @taylorrichens6844 2 роки тому +113

    Holy Smokes, did I really just witness that? Some of the most incredible playing I have ever seen!! I don’t think I have ever seen anyone Rock the fingers style quite like that

    • @basedbear1605
      @basedbear1605 2 роки тому +1

      Aye, he is incredible. If you want another treat, check out Luca Stricagnoli... he plays 2, sometimes 3 guitars at a time fingerstyle. Pretty unique and mind blowing as well. There is some real talent out there on UA-cam. My favorite is Thriller. ua-cam.com/video/zJ_pDcjICtw/v-deo.html

    • @elistavinger3059
      @elistavinger3059 2 роки тому +1

      @@basedbear1605 yeah I hate to one-up Lucas because this is an amazing performance, but Luca is probably one of the best players alive right now. I sometimes think he's an alien or sold his soul to the devil or some shit

    • @basedbear1605
      @basedbear1605 2 роки тому

      @@elistavinger3059 Haha yeah his brain works compartmentalized like Neil Peart's did. Incredible how he plays bass on one guitar and lead on another.

    • @KoDaMoJo
      @KoDaMoJo 2 роки тому

      A three step annular bend... and nailed it

    • @charlesjohnson5967
      @charlesjohnson5967 2 роки тому

      Amazing

  • @d.michaelpratt5987
    @d.michaelpratt5987 Місяць тому

    A very difficult and iconic classic. Absolutely gorgeously played! Hats off to Lucas Imbiriba!

  • @mra1948
    @mra1948 Місяць тому

    Masterful! One of the best covers of this tune I've ever seen.

  • @elephantgrass631
    @elephantgrass631 2 роки тому +65

    The most impressive, and I mean THEE most impressive thing about this, is how you absolutely stay rock solid on time. Most covers on UA-cam have people rushing too much because they want to get through the tune instead of enjoying the ride (or practicing to a metronome).

    • @Greg042869
      @Greg042869 2 роки тому +3

      It's all video manipulation and pitch correction. He's not even playing. jk

    • @jabbingkal9494
      @jabbingkal9494 2 роки тому +5

      @@Greg042869 its true, I'm the guitar

    • @Greg042869
      @Greg042869 2 роки тому +1

      @@jabbingkal9494 I was just wondering what someone could say to that guy to insult him. He knows he's great.

    • @richardvale214
      @richardvale214 Місяць тому

      You got it!

  • @peterfullwood6911
    @peterfullwood6911 5 місяців тому +67

    This is one of the greatest guitarist I have ever heard. 72 years old and I,ve heard them all !

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  5 місяців тому +5

      🙏🏻❤️

    • @pkrsplr2666
      @pkrsplr2666 5 місяців тому

      He is a master in his craft, but..... still one level under Marcin Patrzalek.

    • @pikachu1672
      @pikachu1672 4 місяці тому +3

      ​@@pkrsplr2666LOL! Marcin?? not even close to compare to this guy level 😂

    • @pkrsplr2666
      @pkrsplr2666 4 місяці тому

      @@pikachu1672 Little girl, you have to learn a lot to understand the mastery of Marcin...

    • @martinheath5947
      @martinheath5947 4 місяці тому +1

      Including Lenny Breau?

  • @brentwebb8823
    @brentwebb8823 2 місяці тому

    I’ve never seen such awesome talent! I’ve often heard that song but never imagined how it was played. Look forward to more!

  • @ACDCMadnesss
    @ACDCMadnesss 3 місяці тому

    Sensacional! A técnica, o ritmo, o feeling! Bravissimo Lucas!

  • @joshwise6186
    @joshwise6186 2 роки тому +102

    This is incredible. I can hear the words being sung without any vocals. So impressive.

    • @MrHandoverfist
      @MrHandoverfist 2 роки тому

      RIGHT! JUST #PERFECT timing!!! and the words to sing along #karaoke

    • @pederdavisson9124
      @pederdavisson9124 2 роки тому +1

      You need to listed to him play hotel California

  • @manicr1
    @manicr1 2 роки тому +156

    If the song isn’t difficult enough already...I almost can’t believe that one person can play such an accurate cover. I’ve never heard of you before but I’ll for sure keep an eye out for you in the future. Very impressive talent. Thank you for sharing your hard work with us.

    • @bveracka
      @bveracka 2 роки тому +16

      During the roughly ten years since fingerstyle guitar has become very popular, I've seen so many covers of "Sultans.." - both in person and on social media sites. I also learned it myself. During all these years, I don't think I've ever seen a version quite as good as this one. Some were very good, but this is at the top shelf, for certain! It must've taken him several months-if not an entire year-to perfect this one. Indeed, it is extremely impressive, and full of feeling too; not just robotic.

    • @frapoz4216
      @frapoz4216 2 роки тому

      m.ua-cam.com/video/b4h3ywazU9c/v-deo.html

  • @ecomtechnet
    @ecomtechnet 10 днів тому +1

    This is just by far the best and technical performance and arrangement of this song!👏

  • @leezitto
    @leezitto 10 місяців тому +117

    Never seen anyone rock this song that hard before... and don't expect to ever see anyone go beyond this... phenomenal!!!

  • @Angry-Harry
    @Angry-Harry Рік тому +81

    I'm still in shock. That was above and beyond perfection.

  • @cristianloddo179
    @cristianloddo179 2 місяці тому

    Wuuaaaaauuu Fantastico!!! Sei SUPER!!!! Mai visto nulla del genere!!! Complimenti 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @cordrox
    @cordrox Місяць тому

    Wow! This is fire. A classic and one of my all-time favorite songs interpreted in an amazing way... I feel comfortably blown away! 🙂

  • @jcoleridge4879
    @jcoleridge4879 2 роки тому +58

    There are two things I love about this rendition -- and they have nothing to do with technical proficiency, the playing style or even the skill of the artist himself. The first is the passion -- the raw emotion that starts off at 10 and quickly rises to 11 and beyond as the song goes on.
    I've listened to several finger style versions of this song on UA-cam and while most were close to note perfect and technically sound, they also bored me to tears. In this rendition, he drops a few notes here and there, but it doesn't matter. At all. Because for seven minutes, there is nothing more important to the guitarist than this song. It shows. And it's electrifying.
    The second thing is that he arranged a unique and dynamic piece of music while still staying true to the original (or maybe the added fills were completely improvisational, I don't know, but my point stands either way.) To quote Simon Cowell (and I can't believe I'm actually going to quote Simon Cowell), he "made it his own."
    Simply stunning, sir. This is one of my new favorite videos -- and by far my favorite rendition of his song. Consider me subscribed.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks, J! I truly appreciate your thorough analysis. Welcome to this channel🤟🏼❤

    • @agentsmith110111
      @agentsmith110111 2 роки тому +3

      Solid comment, the passion just destroys.

    • @jcoleridge4879
      @jcoleridge4879 2 роки тому +1

      @@agentsmith110111 I know, right? The passion is what separates this version from the others I've seen on UA-cam by a wide margin. Most of those renditions put me in sleep mode -- this one puts me on the edge of my seat.

  • @matthewcox2546
    @matthewcox2546 Рік тому +16

    That solo section that starts at 3:20 is something else. The way you incorporate all the other elements around what is essentially a guitar solo blows my mind

  • @ryanbennett2023
    @ryanbennett2023 Місяць тому

    the greatest thing i've ever heard... the greatest thing i've ever watched. Talent isn't a good enough word for this. What a blessing.

  • @chris_m986
    @chris_m986 2 місяці тому +1

    This is absolutely AMAZING, fantastic rendition. WOW.

  • @FCS333
    @FCS333 Рік тому +30

    How amazing is when someone can take you away from everything else in the world for 7mins. Thank you

  • @nefuros551
    @nefuros551 2 роки тому +32

    Never seen a person play rhythm, lead, lead 2, and drums at the same time before. Also have never witnessed somebody so effortlessly sweep notes and chords across an acoustic guitar like that... great job sir. I'll definitely be returning to your videos

    • @elizabethmacavoy1324
      @elizabethmacavoy1324 2 роки тому +4

      I almost hear a singer in there too! This was an outstanding performance.
      Amazing.

    • @josmotherman591
      @josmotherman591 2 роки тому +4

      Yes it was..he got a lot out of the acoustic. More than I have ever heard. Not an ordinary feat.

    • @thaddeusodonnell3986
      @thaddeusodonnell3986 2 роки тому

      Flamenco players are usually twice as good as your regular awesome guitar player..and the techniques they use are just as difficult as they seem. That's what very healthy and solid nails sound like with proper finger technique on those sweeps.

    • @bobbressler231
      @bobbressler231 2 роки тому +2

      Look up Tommy Emanuel, or Luca Stricanoli, there are lots of players who are exceptional fingerpickers, or Mike Dawes, they too will blow your mind

    • @solfeinberg437
      @solfeinberg437 2 роки тому

      @@elizabethmacavoy1324 Good point, and no doubt. He was playing the melody, which is sung in the original, and playing accompaniment to that at the same time. As well as the lead guitar and rhythm.

  • @Jaysin13
    @Jaysin13 4 місяці тому +1

    When virtuosity meets musicality the result is always incredible. Well done.

  • @rickmorgan276
    @rickmorgan276 Місяць тому

    OMG that just blew me away.!Wow that was seriously the best acoustic guitar work I have ever heard.

  • @jeffwhittingham5314
    @jeffwhittingham5314 2 роки тому +54

    I have listened to this probably 30 times and it still gives me chills. Unbelievable.

  • @tiolapia7864
    @tiolapia7864 2 роки тому +59

    Lucas só com um violão, "desempregou" o vocalista, o baterista, o baixista, o guitarrista e o percussionista.
    Orgulho BR!

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +4

      Kkkkk 😅🤟🏼❤

    • @herculesfirmino
      @herculesfirmino 2 роки тому +7

      kkkkkkk Rapaz... Tou achando que até o produtor se deu mal nessa história!!!

    • @kaiodelucca7039
      @kaiodelucca7039 2 роки тому

      Kakakakakakak né isso

  • @Martin-vp9lv
    @Martin-vp9lv 2 місяці тому

    Tornado of Swing. Amazing, amazing performance!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @cameronwalker361
    @cameronwalker361 9 місяців тому +150

    How do I thank you?
    I am blind and found you.
    You are the first arist that I can see you play in my minds eye.
    I was a promising musician prior to loosing my sight.
    I appreciate and thank you for the tens of thousands of hours of practice you have given to us.❤

    • @walterhartman3275
      @walterhartman3275 5 місяців тому +3

      plenty of accomplishmed muscians who have lost their sight.

    • @AlexRodriguez-ip1xz
      @AlexRodriguez-ip1xz 5 місяців тому +3

      how do you comment if you are blind??

    • @walterhartman3275
      @walterhartman3275 5 місяців тому

      @@AlexRodriguez-ip1xz voice to text

    • @waders480
      @waders480 5 місяців тому +2

      Better question, how the freak you want him to answer you? 😂

    • @TheSuperGreatOne
      @TheSuperGreatOne 4 місяці тому +2

      @@AlexRodriguez-ip1xz Voice

  • @MrJviner1
    @MrJviner1 2 роки тому +46

    Hands down one of the best performances I've ever seen...blown away!

  • @RichBarlow70
    @RichBarlow70 Місяць тому

    I'm absolutely speechless . . . complete mastery of the instrument and so much passion!

  • @letyoursoulshine9918
    @letyoursoulshine9918 Місяць тому +1

    Most AMAZING guitar performances I've ever seen!

  • @Alex_Mercy
    @Alex_Mercy 2 роки тому +1411

    All the accents are brilliant, outstanding time feel as always!

  • @dz_7142
    @dz_7142 2 роки тому +33

    Mind blown. Picking up the pieces off the floor as we speak.
    100% sold his soul to the devil.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +3

      😈🎸❤

    • @silvermediastudio
      @silvermediastudio 2 роки тому +6

      When Lucus made a deal with the Devil, nobody knew what Lucas got.
      But the Devil got guitar lessons.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +3

      @@silvermediastudio 😅😅🤟🏼🤟🏼😈

    • @lild4vey
      @lild4vey 2 роки тому

      Haha I came looking for this comment! Absolutely brilliant guitar player

  • @user-jm9eh5wb2l
    @user-jm9eh5wb2l 4 місяці тому +4

    Oh I forgot to mention towards the end of the song four fingers weren’t enough for Lucas he slaps the thumb up on the fretboard! I watch everything I can of his music and can’t get enough of it!!! Please keep playing and creating I honestly expect to see him do something else we’ve never seen done before on the guitar and change the instrument in some way because if anybody’s going to do it he will!!

  • @hawkeyesm13
    @hawkeyesm13 3 місяці тому +2

    This guy moves his fingers like a damn ninja. Throwing up guitar signs. Simply amazing

  • @troybabs
    @troybabs 2 роки тому +173

    Man, you might be the very best acoustic 6 string guitar player on the planet! Every time you put a new video, I can't click fast enough. This sultan of swing was just mind blowing! Peace.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +12

      Hey, Troy! Thanks a lot, man! I live this song. It's such a classic!

    • @trwsandford
      @trwsandford 2 роки тому +6

      The flamenco 💃 flare is frighteningly awesome!

    • @growingsoul30
      @growingsoul30 2 роки тому +5

      Imagine if he had more strings lol

    • @trwsandford
      @trwsandford 2 роки тому

      Nathan Green he would need more fingers, or they would simply move faster…. Lol

    • @MisterRlGHT
      @MisterRlGHT 2 роки тому +3

      @@LizaNikonova No.

  • @dreamwhiskies6701
    @dreamwhiskies6701 Рік тому +42

    Mind blown. Truly incredible. In fact, next time you hear someone misuse the word ‘awesome’ in a sentence when describing something mediocre, give them the link to this video so they have some context for genuine awesomeness.

    • @ShikharChandan
      @ShikharChandan Рік тому +1

      A comment as good as the video itself. Haha. Cheers

  • @Aelwyn666
    @Aelwyn666 4 місяці тому +1

    That was truly astounding and took my breath away. I am nigh on speechless. Bravo!

  • @Your-True-Self
    @Your-True-Self 2 місяці тому

    Wow, so glad I got to watch this. Compelling, masterful playing and a freakin great tune!

  • @BirdYoumans
    @BirdYoumans 2 роки тому +25

    Not sure what I just saw. Incredible.

  • @mikeys6336
    @mikeys6336 2 роки тому +176

    Yet another "Sultans" cover....I damn near didn't click the button.
    Ive been surprising and impressing other guitarists for 40+ yrs, Ive learned to celebrate all kinds of players.
    But damn. lol It's really hard to get just pure delight out of me these days!
    You brought so much happy into a sick ol man's day
    Thank you so much!
    Subscribed.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +7

      Hey Mike, thanks a lot. I appreciate the nice works of a veteran guitarist. Welcome to the channel 🎸🧙🏻‍♂️🤟🏼

    • @williamspohn6996
      @williamspohn6996 2 роки тому +2

      He can give the chills. Check out his version of Stairway to Heaven!

    • @kamiimak7873
      @kamiimak7873 2 роки тому +1

      May I ask where to find your performances? As a newbie, it's very interesting for me to hear what 40 years of experience might sound like.

    • @josephgraham1075
      @josephgraham1075 2 роки тому

      Mickey I'm the same way. I don't like any of this new music that kids call music. I'm getting to be a old man myself because I don't feel anything of the music that everyone is listening too.
      I stop listening to anything that's after the 90's.

    • @josephgraham1075
      @josephgraham1075 2 роки тому

      @@williamspohn6996 👌
      I'll have too now!
      Thanks for the tip.
      Blessings,❤ and Aloha

  • @peterkinberger9741
    @peterkinberger9741 Місяць тому +2

    Truly a remarkable version of this song. Flamenco in Rock form. Truly different and by a Maestro guitarist. Thank you for the distinct priviledge of hearing this incredible rendition. A friend always !

  • @MrMjp58
    @MrMjp58 2 місяці тому +1

    With YT, I now seem to discover a new guitar genius more or less every week. Jazz, classical, fusion, you name it..
    Today, it’s Lucas’s turn. What a simply amazing and phenomenal/outstanding player. I especially like the semi-classical technique on steel strings.

  • @chefawkes6662
    @chefawkes6662 2 роки тому +45

    Mate, this is absolute genius. I only hope Mark and David see this, they would surely love it. their validation would be inevitable. thank you

    • @chefawkes6662
      @chefawkes6662 2 роки тому +2

      @Joe Biden Says: but combined who knows? You seem like a knowledgable, dare I say, intelligent person. Rather than attempt to give me a history lesson, why not respond to my comments to this outstanding piece of showmanship/musician craft. Or add your own perhaps. Plus.

    • @chrisfranklin2104
      @chrisfranklin2104 2 роки тому

      Ola ! Agreed, incredible. 11/10

  • @puercomusic
    @puercomusic Рік тому +39

    Wow…I’m been playing every day for almost 30 years, and this is a great video to recalibrate my perspective, reset my expectations and accept my mortality. At one time I didn’t even know playing like this existed. Otherworldly skill.

  • @mechtime
    @mechtime 3 місяці тому

    Awesome echoing of Knofler's distinctive style in the midst of a seriously serious and fun arrangement. Bravo!

  • @nicolaiswordart4674
    @nicolaiswordart4674 4 місяці тому +1

    beautiful volume control in your sound. this was inspiring! ❤

  • @rayberke2836
    @rayberke2836 2 роки тому +38

    There are not enough words in my vocabulary to express my admiration for the talent and dedication that it takes to play like this. I’ve been playing guitar for over 50 years and understand that to lay this way is not just hard work, it’s a God given gift.

  • @jayr526
    @jayr526 11 місяців тому +74

    It's been a year and this is still incredibly impressive. I know that I will never be able to play at this level but I'm happy that I can listen at this level.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  11 місяців тому +4

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @gavinsolomon2711
      @gavinsolomon2711 6 місяців тому +3

      I know what you mean. I'm a terrible guitar player, but I am a guitar player. And so I can appreciate and admire mastery that I will never achieve. Quite sublime.

    • @krob5375
      @krob5375 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@gavinsolomon2711I've played 30 years and while I'm told I'm good, when compared to Lucas.. yeah, no lol. Thing is Lucas has trained in a variety of styles and at the highest levels, and has developed his unique abilities over many years. If most us us put in that kinda time and dedication, we'd be much better players too. That said, and I said the same of Matteo Mancuso, some guys are just born with a gift, and when nurtured, turns them into absolutely magnificent players.

    • @truthseeker7322
      @truthseeker7322 5 місяців тому +2

      @@krob5375 the way he spreads them fingers and hits every note accurately with speed shows he internal love for heavy metal his butter n bread. They are the best guitarist, although I don't like the genre. They are some extremely talented musicians.

  • @katkat3156
    @katkat3156 Місяць тому

    Stunning! What skill and talent ! Bravo🤩

  • @EricWillig2go
    @EricWillig2go 4 місяці тому

    Spectacular interpretation of a great song. Impressive. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents.

  • @marcotulliopenovi8063
    @marcotulliopenovi8063 2 роки тому +111

    Escrevo na sua língua com o tradutor, sinto muito por qualquer erro: estou velho agora e vi e ouvi quase todos os maiores guitarristas do mundo tocando ao vivo, mas você não tem nada a invejar a eles enquanto muitos poderiam aprender algo de você.
    Técnica e coração verdadeiramente extraordinários: parabéns da Itália

    • @lucasleal4035
      @lucasleal4035 2 роки тому +7

      Belo comentário, melhor versão desta musica que já ouvi.

    • @EderSaless
      @EderSaless 2 роки тому +2

      É de ficar arrepiado! Orgulho nacional Br

  • @CristobalMuchacho
    @CristobalMuchacho 10 місяців тому +22

    I never comment but just wanted to say that this was unbelievable. Most finger-style guys keep beating up the guitar and over do things to an obnoxious extent, but this, this was so tasteful. Bravo.

  • @gianfrancocuffaro5878
    @gianfrancocuffaro5878 3 місяці тому +1

    Senza parole! Un dio della chitarra! Con sei corde ,fa quel che vuole!!!!!!!!!

  • @NOPerative
    @NOPerative Місяць тому

    O.O
    Wow.
    Classical storytelling. SOS guitar piece sounds as though written by a master - literally. You do it justice.

  • @nearlysteviedan1275
    @nearlysteviedan1275 2 роки тому +45

    Holy Jesus... what an incredible player, true to the original, he demonstrates the great Knopfler lines throughout & adds a few fireworks of his own. I've played this song countless times but it never sounded like this. Huge respect man . ..

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks a lot 🤟🏼❤🎸

    • @l.mu.433
      @l.mu.433 2 роки тому +3

      Were just to write something like this, but you were ahead with the better ;).
      The cover is so God Bless Precise and at the same time unique!
      Unbelievably easy played!! 👍👍👍🙌🤳👏✨😃
      Thanks from Russia. Can't wait more content

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +1

      @@l.mu.433 spasibo, my friend! I've played in more than 30 russian cities. Love your country :)

    • @rickgrebenik9250
      @rickgrebenik9250 2 роки тому +1

      He's best ever

    • @rickgrebenik9250
      @rickgrebenik9250 2 роки тому +1

      Even the best in Nashville can play like him,..I've looked everywhere

  • @andririki1298
    @andririki1298 2 роки тому +26

    WOW! One of legendary songs. The Sultan has returned to his throne.

    • @lucasimbiriba
      @lucasimbiriba  2 роки тому +4

      Hey Andri, nice to see you around! Thanks, bro!

  • @andreaseriksson9746
    @andreaseriksson9746 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely insanely amazing! 👏🏻

  • @white_eagle
    @white_eagle Місяць тому

    Ive never seen this song played with more soul. Excellant job

  • @FoulPondFrog
    @FoulPondFrog Рік тому +55

    I can’t tell you the last time a song or performance gave me goosebumps, but this did. Holy heck…. This is godlike

  • @jamesdean5621
    @jamesdean5621 Рік тому +100

    I can't cope with this. Absolutely unreal, magnificent mastery of the guitar.

    • @MrWolfheart111
      @MrWolfheart111 Рік тому +1

      "magnificent mastery of the guitar.".... On Full display... It really helps us learn. Sooo many nice little riffs in there that i barrowed. :) ❤❤

    • @kathycuriousxxx2024
      @kathycuriousxxx2024 Рік тому +1

      Agree!!!!! Amazing, superb improvisations, while still keeping within the scope of the original melody 💙

    • @briseboy
      @briseboy 9 місяців тому

      chitarra was waiting millennia for Lucas Imbiriba

    • @REDPUMPERNICKEL
      @REDPUMPERNICKEL 6 місяців тому

      Can't help thinking bout the extraordinary artistry hidden in the patterns of the modulations flitting long the neurons that control his muscles.