Blessed to hear, see, meet Sir Phil during the Glass Harp days in Ohio, been amazing all along, continues to blaze.....and this is on a release from early 90's.
@@michaeladamonis2620 wow, 7 years later...I don't know...I like to think so, and hope so...it's kind of like that interview I saw with George Burns a very long time ago when he was visiting his wife's place of rest...he said to the interviewer when he asked if he talked to her every time he came to visit, and he said that he talked to her all the time, and said he hopes she hears him, and if she doesn't, it made him feel better. We all go through our peaks and valleys...I mean when John the Baptist was in prison and in threat of heading to the gallows (which per the scriptures eventually happened), I mean after baptizing Jesus, seen all he had seen, even he sent people to ask Jesus something like (my paraphrase) 'Hey, John wants to know if you are the Real Deal, or do we look for another...' Anyway..,hey, hope you're doing well...have a great evening!
@@michaeladamonis2620 You know what, now that you ask, I don't know him personally, so I don't know really if I hope so or not...thanks for the check...7 years later...
I have been playing Phil on our system at work, and people are asking..."who is that?". Could be one of his funky electric or wholesome fresh acoustic. Listen up...people DO notice his unique talent. There's very few true world-class masters...but Phil is indeed one. True versatility is a crucial aspect...one that even very good guitar players lack. For reference, I believe that Steve Morse is also a World-Class Master. thanks Phil...I am both musically and life inspired.
I first heard Phil in 72 that's over 45 years ago. And he's gotten better which in itself is amazing. The things he does with a guitar is incredible. And what a guy. Met him in person so humbled and the gift he's been given.
@@lindyfrank5342 He's continually gotten better over the years because he plays about six hours *everyday* even if he doesn't have any gigs to rehearse for. That determination and dedication to one's craft is how he became a virtuoso of his guitar.
Played on his "On the Fly" release, this is probably my favorite guitar peice of his because is ties all of his talents together in one song. The gal that does the violin (Vickie Birchfield?) is also out of this world. This piece has so much soul it's overwhelming. Creamy.
for a man small of stature he had an incredible reach with his left hand, able to span 5 frets with ease,Any guitar players should try doing this , it's almost impossible but phil does it so elegantly and effortlessly, have a look at him doing "the wind and the wheat" and you'll see what i mean
Simply the world's best guitarist and probably hardest working. Even though in his teenage years he was better than 95% of guitarists will ever be, he always has worked harder and gotten better...always pushing further and further, an amazing hard-working guy.
He’s definitely one of the best. No one guitarist can be the best. However he certainly could be considered one of the most versatile. Plays the acoustic and electric with the same mastery. While some are great on one only. His acoustic ability is possibly even better than his electric. Also he’s one of the few that can entertain with just an acoustic for two hours. With most acoustic players you want to go to sleep after 15 min. Keaggys solo concerts without his band still wow for a solid two hours. Very hard to do.
thanks so very much mule for sharing these hard to find shots/videos ... i've followed PK's career for a very long time, but it is hard to keep up with him, love how he is still hard @ it, and still amazing!
Thanks mulemusic for these shots Phil just still rocks the house! luv the tones! those fingers and his pitch memory! still in awe after nearly 40YEARS Go git em Phil! Psa 40:3
ok ok, you got me on spelling, the greatest of all interweb insults. However, I really can reach that far, guess i have big hands or flexible hands. I actually just tried it again and i can hit the E A and D strings on the 7th as well, but i cant really get any good pressure on them, enough to hit a note, but not enough to sustain it.
@bluesmanalbert um....no. I am currently holding my guitar. got a finger on the 1st fret, and my pinkie can easily hit any string on the 6th. No effert, very easy.
I hate to say it (Phil is my absolute favorite guitarist for both his talent, creativity AND his character) but Phil has "borrowed" the style of many, many sources. For example, I always loved his unique 1980s style of alien sounding, unusual scale playing and then I came to find out he was emulating Alan Holdsworth who was even better than Phil in some respects (jazz fusion & synthesized style). Just look Holdsworth up on UA-cam. I was a little let down that Phil was not original on this. BUT every musician has their influences, things they admire in other musicians. We musicians usually are not originators. Originators are the ones who refuse the status quo & do something completely out of the box. And Phil is so awesome that he's taken so many influences & continued to reinvent himself (at least, until the last 25 years or so). He's not the first to use volume swells or one to use a looping machine but he has perfected it to make himself AMAZINGLY unique!! Phil won't live forever but thank God we have THOUSANDS of songs & recordings to remember him by.
@@ebnphlo My comment was not meant as a criticism but an observation. You're right about the fact that true originality is an exceptionally rare thing.
Blessed to hear, see, meet Sir Phil during the Glass Harp days in Ohio, been amazing all along, continues to blaze.....and this is on a release from early 90's.
The tonal quality and precision is unmistakable Keaggy. Just like a Rembrandt original painting.
Great photos. I love this track off the "On The Fly" album. Thanx for posting.
The man. The legend. The King of guitar.
Just one of many of the greatest musicians ever who will be playing through eternity. Want to go?
Sign me up and I'll bring my ax...too.
think so?
@@michaeladamonis2620 wow, 7 years later...I don't know...I like to think so, and hope so...it's kind of like that interview I saw with George Burns a very long time ago when he was visiting his wife's place of rest...he said to the interviewer when he asked if he talked to her every time he came to visit, and he said that he talked to her all the time, and said he hopes she hears him, and if she doesn't, it made him feel better. We all go through our peaks and valleys...I mean when John the Baptist was in prison and in threat of heading to the gallows (which per the scriptures eventually happened), I mean after baptizing Jesus, seen all he had seen, even he sent people to ask Jesus something like (my paraphrase) 'Hey, John wants to know if you are the Real Deal, or do we look for another...' Anyway..,hey, hope you're doing well...have a great evening!
@@RobTackettCovers why do you hope so???
@@michaeladamonis2620 You know what, now that you ask, I don't know him personally, so I don't know really if I hope so or not...thanks for the check...7 years later...
I have been playing Phil on our system at work, and people are asking..."who is that?". Could be one of his funky electric or wholesome fresh acoustic. Listen up...people DO notice his unique talent. There's very few true world-class masters...but Phil is indeed one. True versatility is a crucial aspect...one that even very good guitar players lack. For reference, I believe that Steve Morse is also a World-Class Master.
thanks Phil...I am both musically and life inspired.
I first heard Phil in 72 that's over 45 years ago. And he's gotten better which in itself is amazing. The things he does with a guitar is incredible. And what a guy. Met him in person so humbled and the gift he's been given.
@@lindyfrank5342 He's continually gotten better over the years because he plays about six hours *everyday* even if he doesn't have any gigs to rehearse for.
That determination and dedication to one's craft is how he became a virtuoso of his guitar.
Played on his "On the Fly" release, this is probably my favorite guitar peice of his because is ties all of his talents together in one song. The gal that does the violin (Vickie Birchfield?) is also out of this world. This piece has so much soul it's overwhelming. Creamy.
And the keyboardist isn't too bad. 😀
It's amazing to EVER see down thumbs of Keaggy. Amazing. Must be total trolls, or tone/music deaf!
Can this be any better? P Keaggy...
The Man
The Myth
The Legend
When the apocalypse comes I want to be in a bunker made of that man's guitar!
for a man small of stature he had an incredible reach with his left hand, able to span 5 frets with ease,Any guitar players should try doing this , it's almost impossible but phil does it so elegantly and effortlessly, have a look at him doing "the wind and the wheat" and you'll see what i mean
Thanks Phil
Simply the world's best guitarist and probably hardest working. Even though in his teenage years he was better than 95% of guitarists will ever be, he always has worked harder and gotten better...always pushing further and further, an amazing hard-working guy.
your opinion!
he is very talented, but there are better players out there. just the facts!
but he is the master of the looper!!!
He’s definitely one of the best. No one guitarist can be the best. However he certainly could be considered one of the most versatile. Plays the acoustic and electric with the same mastery. While some are great on one only. His acoustic ability is possibly even better than his electric. Also he’s one of the few that can entertain with just an acoustic for two hours. With most acoustic players you want to go to sleep after 15 min. Keaggys solo concerts without his band still wow for a solid two hours. Very hard to do.
Oh Yes, one of the BEST! O Wow! .
thanks so very much mule for sharing these hard to find shots/videos ... i've followed PK's career for a very long time, but it is hard to keep up with him, love how he is still hard @ it, and still amazing!
Thanks mulemusic for these shots Phil just still rocks the house! luv the tones! those fingers and his pitch memory! still in awe after nearly 40YEARS Go git em Phil!
Psa 40:3
Thank you for posting this!
Very nice tune. Slightly Knopfler-ish even though those are signature Keaggy guitar lines! :)
Can you imagine if those guys toured together? Wow....
MUITO BOM.
wasn't he using a Parker Fly for that song on the cd?
I think so! I used whatever photos I could find to piece this together to share..
I think he was using the Parker Fly on this tune.
Yes it was off the album 'On the fly' (Parker Fly)
Where’s the video :(
ok ok, you got me on spelling, the greatest of all interweb insults. However, I really can reach that far, guess i have big hands or flexible hands. I actually just tried it again and i can hit the E A and D strings on the 7th as well, but i cant really get any good pressure on them, enough to hit a note, but not enough to sustain it.
What concert are these photos from?
@bluesmanalbert um....no. I am currently holding my guitar. got a finger on the 1st fret, and my pinkie can easily hit any string on the 6th. No effert, very easy.
I hope he passes his God given abilities to his children or next generation of Godly anointed believers.
His son Ian plays in a band
@DoogesR1 you must have long fingers, it's impossible for my fat stumpy's
Sounds a lot like Mark Knopfler.
Kinda has a Chrono Cross sound.
Never realized before how much Joe Satriani borrows from Phil Keaggy.
I hate to say it (Phil is my absolute favorite guitarist for both his talent, creativity AND his character) but Phil has "borrowed" the style of many, many sources. For example, I always loved his unique 1980s style of alien sounding, unusual scale playing and then I came to find out he was emulating Alan Holdsworth who was even better than Phil in some respects (jazz fusion & synthesized style). Just look Holdsworth up on UA-cam. I was a little let down that Phil was not original on this. BUT every musician has their influences, things they admire in other musicians. We musicians usually are not originators. Originators are the ones who refuse the status quo & do something completely out of the box. And Phil is so awesome that he's taken so many influences & continued to reinvent himself (at least, until the last 25 years or so). He's not the first to use volume swells or one to use a looping machine but he has perfected it to make himself AMAZINGLY unique!! Phil won't live forever but thank God we have THOUSANDS of songs & recordings to remember him by.
@@ebnphlo My comment was not meant as a criticism but an observation. You're right about the fact that true originality is an exceptionally rare thing.