Thank you so much, Michael. This is truly surreal. I appreciate all of the kind words pouring out in the comments. This is super special. For anyone looking for it, this song is available on all streaming services! Thank you guys so much
Matt... this is exactly what our community needed today - thank you! Our hearts are with your family and the journey of your shoes. Cheers Matt - thank you Michael for being you and sharing this
Michael, son, I am old enough to be your grandmother. I have never played guitar in my life. Why do I watch your postings just about every night?To watch the genuine authentic emotion played out on your face as you watch others create their music and because it is all displayed with an integrity and respect and delight that is missing in our world. To watch you hold your little baby boy, to watch the face of one of your older sons, to hear the voice of your wife exasperated - this is REAL life. Not glamored up for your viewers, but revealing life as it is being lived out in real time. You are an AMAZING teacher, not just of guitar, but of life, holding as steady as you can with many demands on you. It sounds often as if you have come a long way through some hard stuff, but NONE of it has been wasted as you are a dear reminder of perseverance and focus and hard work. God bless you and your family.
Katharine, I'm old enough to be your grandson, and would be honored if I was. Thanks for taking the time to tell Mr. Palmisano exactly what it is that he's doing for the world.
I'm 47 my grandpop is 92 and he is the best man I have ever met on this planet morally uncorrupt.Grandma and him been married 71 years. My dad wasn't nice ran off my pop-pop raised me.He's not doing well. But he said to me because I'm the closest living male family member and only grandson for the first 10 years outta what ended up being 25 grandkids. He said to me"if I become a vegetable keep me alive as long as possible because your Grandma needs the $3,000 a month that come because of me and if I die that stops.If if I die you must move in with her the day that I die and not leave her because she will fall apart".that's a big responsibility for a 47-year-old Man that looks at him like he's Mount Everest.I'm absolutely petrified scared.Your comment reminded me of my grandmother, although she had a stroke and can't walk well it is 87,she still seems like she's going to live for a while.I'm so scared for myself,her and the life of my pop-pop. I watch Michael for the same reasons you do and it sounds like you're near their age of the "Greatest Generation".I wish that life could be like it was when I was a kid in the 1970s. Sometimes I wish even more that life was like it was when my grandparents married in 1950.It's a world gone mad.You just made me feel a little bit better so thank you.
Everything Music & Guitar Shenanigans You, my dear, will be okay. The scariest times in my life when I just felt overwhelmed were the exact seasons that I leaned into a stronger power that never failed me. Sometimes it felt like I was completely alone and had no resources or answers, but I have lived enough years to now look back and see He was walking beside me. These hardest of times were what He used to show me my true strength and fortitude. I see YOU becoming the same Mt. Everest your grandfather is to you for others because you will see what you are capable of. If your faith is weak or forgotten it is NEVER too late to lean into the One who upholds you. Not preaching, just speaking from my heart and experience.
Bro you gotta know their metrics ain’t shit, they don’t show you the loyalty and friendship that we all feel towards someone we’ve never actually met. Thanks and I appreciate you sir.
Michael im just a broke ass subscriber who barely knows which end of my guitar to hold, let alone play it. But brah, i dont come for the guitar lessons, i come because you turn me onto the most amazing music. Some i know, most i dont and i love that. Thank you on behalf of the elite few like me that are just here for the music. All the best in all your endeavors.
This is me, I don't play but love music. And love getting to see you dissect some of my favorite songs, and some that become favorites. Just know that I love what you do and appreciate what you do.
I came with Billy Strings and stayed for the folk, blues, bluegrass, old time rock n roll, jammin', everything I have always loved but don't have anyone to share with. Your reactions to the clips reach out and hit me with *look at that!* You nurture and encourage and teach people HOW. to learn. I leave the time I spend with you humming and energized. Yes, I keep sending you *look at that* messages, but even if you never respond, I will keep hitting that Thumbs Up. I loved the vision in Matt's song.Thanks for sharing it. 💕🙋🎶🎵
Michael, don't get down man. Not only have you taught so many of us so much about music, but you've brought your heart and soul to this channel and it's so much more than reactions or likes. Look at this community you've helped build, that's not nothin' man. I know it doesn't pay the bills to say, "Hey but people feel good when they watch my videos" but it's still a currency in this disconnected world - a valuable currency at that.
I speak on behalf of all of us when i say "thank you" for everything you do Michael. whenever you upload we know it's a good day. Top man! also that was a beautiful song Matt.
Your video popped up on my feed a couple weeks ago. I love your content and hope you find inspiration in knowing that you make a difference to a simple guy like like me. I’ve discovered so much new music and have picked up my bass and started playing again since my pops passed a couple years ago. This is because of your passion for reviewing music and laying it out for us. Thank you and God Bless.
Michael, thanks so much for what you do brother. Through your channel and your teaching I have learned, listened and discovered music I had been missing in my life. Keep on brother! Your neighbor down the road in Annapolis!
Every person ever born has served a purpose. If you feel like you're alone in your journey, try telling others your story and watch what happens. Someone, somewhere needs to hear your story if only to know they are not alone in this world. We ALL matter.
Hands down my favorite channel on youtube. You are so genuine. Pure. Too many people listen to music and never hear it. Never feel it. You know what it is all about. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this man - great community is everything- it keep us goin when our sails are not all catching wind at the same time - and well done Matt! Great story, great tune. Sorry for your losses, you served their memory well.
Hi Michael, great story, and I can relate to it a little bit. About 2 years ago I found a bunch of hand written letters that my Dad wrote to my Mom when he was dating her in the late 1930's. He would write them on his lunch hour at work. Always saying how much he loved her and couldn't wait to see her that night and also how he couldn't wait to marry her. He knew what he was doing, they were married 68 years. He died at 93 and my mom passed at 98. They were both amazing and loving parents..... Time for me to pick up the guitar and start writing 🙂.
Mr Palmisano, I absolutely love this channel. I think I have watched all of your videos over the last lockdown, I love grabbing a guitar and working out the tracks live with you, love it! Keep on doing what your doing, your inspiring so many to pick up the guitar and play, do not worry about the UA-cam algorithm! I especially love how much you educate about the Melody and it’s importance when really understanding a track. I’m a school teacher in England, first day back at school following restrictions, a little light at the end of the tunnel! One request, Blacks Crowes, Nonfiction. Me and my Dad would listen to this all the time, played as we carried him into the church at his funeral, an absolutely beautiful song; I would love to see your take on it. Keep on rocking in the free world man! PS: stuff on Grateful Dead has been game changing!
A handwritten note is unique, one of a kind, the feelings at the time of writing, the tiny errors and corrections made with each stroke of the pen say more than the words on the page.
These videos are almost everything I want to get and never do when I ask/tell someone to listen to the lyrics of a song instead 15 seconds later they’re distracted and talking about something else.
I lost my Grandpa in 2012 and my son was born 2 weeks after. All I wanted in this world was for my grandpa to meet him! But I was no gifted with that. You did an amazing job on this song my friend. Thank you for you talents!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: man, this is what UA-cam should be. Real words, real songs and positive vibes from real people. Once again, my compliments for this great channel. The only one on whose videos I click without even thinking. It has made me fall in love with my guitar again. Thank you.
@@ChrisLawton66 Yes for sure, but some people live they're dead, like I did for a while. But this channel ain't about that, it's about truth and life and beautiful experiences, that's what I mean by "real". People are attracted to this kind of "down-to-earthness". We need that.
You're a magic person, Michael. Your emotion is raw, your passion for music could light up an entire arena, and your happiness is infectious. Fuck the algorithms. Keep doing what you do best and we'll be there to have your back! Peace & love from Missouri -Todd
You have a LOYAL fan base. There’s so many channels out there with amazing metrics, but that’s not factoring all the money they spend on views, comments, subs, etc. Everything you have here is real. You might grow slower, but when your ship comes in it’ll be more than we’ll deserved!
Michael, I don’t know what’s causing the youtube algorithms to ding you, but I do have a suggestion. When I was in high school, my art teacher did what art teachers do and taught. He would work on little projects on the side in class while we worked on our assignments, but one of the coolest things I experienced in his class was when he invited us to an art exhibition containing his work. It was the first time that I got to see a collection of the masters work that I had been learning from and it gave me a new perspective on him and a new respect for the things he was teaching me. We often get to see your talent on display as you figure out others work and in your little riffs at the beginning of each video, but personally, I have no sense for who you are as an artist. I would love to see some of your work, whether it be songs you’ve written or playing with a band or whatever you see fit. You’re a great teacher but sometimes the student needs to see the master on display.
Michael, this was so cool man, what a beautiful story. I love how passionate you are about music and how much you care about people. I always look forward to your videos. Your channel is very inspiring my friend, thanks✌
Whew. Eyes almost exploded with this one. Makes me look forward to living my life with the woman I love. Write that letter to your wife. Pray with her. Pray for her. Strengthen one another.
Life of a musician. Even when things don’t seem like progressing. It will always kick start again, out of no where. Keep working for the opportunities you can’t see yet Michael. You’re doing great 👍
If you’re going to support musicians of all types... I will support you. Is how it is... Very great idea. You are very smart and wise man. Continue this moving forwards. Greatest idea I’ve seen in a long time. Well played, sir. Tugged me heart strings a bit too. Peace!
If I had to pick one youtube subscription to have, just one, this channel would always be my only option. Thank you Michael, your content means the world to me. Cheers from Brazil! Keep being who you are
Fuuuuuuck. I’m sitting at a racetrack in nowhere’s ville Eat’n lunch on my break and bumming internet.... and now it’s gettin dusty in this grimy old work truck. I needed this too. Thank for sharing, both of you.
why am i crying at my desk right now?? Man your channel is the best, I played stand up bass for nine years and guitar throughout high school and college.... I put it down when I got a job and a family and after finding you I went out and got an acoustic off the scratch and dent rack at guitar center to play around the house and am now playing daily. I forgot how therapeutic playing was look forward to your videos. Keep doing what you do, its special.
Its strange to think that I've never met his Grandparents or his Parents.....but I can relate to it. Crazy how music can make us all feel very specific things about our own life and family/friends, and that others hearing the same song feel something else entirely. Great video
this just makes me think of my parents, my dad is on the backside of a 4 year battle with cancer and just decided to not continue his chemo, all the times in and out of the hospital makes me cry, thank you for sharing
Michael Palmisano haha thanks brotha 💪 much love 💙 and it’s no coincidence that I see your comments on other channels I love too! Like the Marc Rebillet and Kenny beats video 👌 this man knows good music in all forms🎵🎼 🎶 Thank you for providing so much great entertainment and knowledge Mike! You’ve definitely found your place in this world and we’re glad to have you 🙏
Greetings from Finland! Just wanted to say that I've never played any instrument, but I really enjoy watching your videos, and I've found many new artists to listen to. Your enthusiasm is wonderful :D. Don't let UA-cam get you down!
Keep being you it's from the heart always Michael proud to call you my friend, Matt glad you got to finish your song for your grandparents sorry for your loss good that you carry those memories close to your heart 💜🎶
Amen. Thank you Matt and Michael. This, the human connection, is why the music never stops 💙 Matt, really love your song, bringing back some of that first verse at the end in the folk tradition tied up this epic story beautifully. Thanks again, brother.
Wow yesterday, fiance and I found old love letters from 1985 from my mom to my dad, just great to see how they were just as scared as my fiance and I are.
@@Guitargate with seeing this video, although I'm not a great guitar player and not much of a singer, but my wedding is coming up in August this year and it would be great if i could figure out how to take those letters my mom wrote to my dad and make a simple song to dance with her at the wedding. Also my grandfather (mom's dad) passed away 4 years ago and he was quiet the musician, he is how I got into music. I have a bunch of his recordings and I'm going to include one as another song to dance with my mom to honor my mothers father and how much he made me who I am today Music is a powerful thing. Thank you for all your hardwork
Maybe a handwritten letter to him from you would be a nice keepsake for him and a continuation of the story. Beautiful song and story. Thank you for all you do.
Michael - you got me to pick up the guitar after more than 15 years away from it. Thanks for sharing awesome music and stories like Matt’s! Keep it up!
Michael! This is so awesome and heartwarming. For me, music is less about the technical abilities of the performers, and more about the emotions conveyed through the lyrics. Its what connect a simple or advanced piece of music to the listener. Mr Matt Glavin did a tremendous job with his lyrics and playing, and what an interesting way to find inspiration - simply wondering through his family history. This upload gave me inspiration for sure. Do not doubt what you do. If it feels right, it probably is. No job will ever be perfect. You got to make the best of it :)
I feel the same as you about being more interested in the guts and bones of music than in the style and skin, though of course, we appreciate all of it. I think too often we musicians get wrapped up on the arrangement and production and lose sight of the song. It's like building pretty houses but not laying a foundation for them first, and in twenty years, they're gone and no one remembers them.
For me, your content and channel is hands down the best on UA-cam. It's clear to see how much you care not just about music but people too, and at the end of the day, what else is there 🤷🏻♂️ Inspirational 👍🏻
No other youtube channel can bring me to tears as much as this one. I think I'll also write my girl a letter today. Maybe even try to write a song. I always feel the need to get moving and grooving after watching your videos, Michael. Thanks so much. I'm sorry to hear your numbers are down - you're one of the best out there. Just keep truckin'.
How awesome is this?! One day I watch you react to BB King and today I watch you play a video from a subscriber and fan, who wrote about their grandparents and thought you might connect with it. Love the way you connect to good stories and great music no matter where it comes from! Thanks for all you’re doing for this community Michael, particularly in these tough days. And thanks to Matt for sharing his grandparents story. Stay safe and well all.
You know Michael; other than the great content, your unconscious and relevant musicality and your unique and real approach; now I know why I'm here and why I stay here. I know maybe even if they couldn't find the words, a lot of your subscribers probably feel this way too. The great analytical psychologist Carl Jung once said "The child becomes father of the man". This is the reason why the kid in all of us responds to you. You're a great dad, and that is one of the finest things a man can ever be. Its a real, unselfish love thing. It touches and influences everything you do. I hope your kids know this, and see it for the unique and special thing that it is.
Music is vibration through oxygen which is what gives us life some ignore the importance of this fact but it's everything everywhere all the time. Keep doing you my friend definitely right in the feels
Watching this made me not only pick up my guitar, but carry on with my personal animation project. Life is moments, spot on. We hold on to the ones that matter, good or bad. Thank you for this moment Matt and Michael.
I love and greatly appreciate everything you’re doing Michael! After 6 years of strumming basic boring chords, this channel got me to start learning scales and practicing rhythm and learning how to express myself through my fingers. Thanks for everything!
Hey Michael, been going through some hard stuff right now, and I've always enjoyed and followed your videos, and positive energy. Now more than ever, I actually find your videos help me a lot when I just want to sit down and relax and find some peace. Keep doing what you're doing man - the metrics will work themselves out :))
Raising three kids and searching for a career to support my family caused me to put it down for a long time. I always have loved music, but I just didn't feel I had the time. Your videos brought me back after the first watch. Your reactions tap into the roots of who we are and what we love about music. Been playing ever since and am so thankful for what you do Mike.
As a new guitar educator, watching your videos has helped me rekindle my interest and passion for playing music. Now, I'm getting excited every time I see a student because watching your videos also helped me remember material that I learned in college studying guitar. Keep doing what you're doing man, don't let the views get you down and keep pushing through! I love your videos and they inspire me!
My job right now has us on 6pm to 2 am 7 days a week right now it’s going to pay for my wedding this October but my fiancé works 1st shift so I see her rarely and this song really hit me with how I’ve been feeling. thanks for sharing
brother. Never missed a beat. So many souls whose stories are never told and you gave life to theirs. We should all be so lucky. Thanks for sharing @Michael Palmisano
I didnt realize how bad I needed this video. Ive been in a slump lately with figuring out life and trying to get back to a point when worries didnt worry me so much. Thank you for this. "Do the stuff that you want to do." That resonated with me.
I needed this today too. Thanks Michael (and Matt) - for this - for just putting it out there - and for what you do. You are authentic, unique, and making a difference for many
Metrics can’t replace emotion connection and trust. I know that every time you post i video I will make some kind connection with the music and never would have found it if you didn’t put it out there. Thanks for all you do. The truth is that it is always about so much more than the music.
Hey Michael. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to get too stressed over the numbers...you are a friend and an inspiration to many on here. Just one of your videos and our brief conversation helped me to pull myself out of a hole not long ago, I know you'll remember. Your knowledge and enthusiasm can make a difference in peoples lives. You have a great thing here brother, you're doing it right.
Resonance! I don't want to sound psychic and alternative. But I mean this literally. We're all energy (of sorts) and are made of "star stuff". When we manage to get our energy in tune with someone or something else, it's MAJESTIC! These 9 minutes have resonated with me deeply. Keep at it Michael! And thank you Matt for the heartwarming song. Our lives intersected and I'm wealthier for it :)
First off... Matt, thank you for having the courage & heart to share such a moment with us. It's courage like yours that will pull a guy like me out from the shadows to feel a little sunshine after hiding my music for so long. So thank you once again. And Michael, man, I've got a lot to say to you but I'll keep it brief before I head over to sign up at Guitargate. In the first video I watched I could tell every cell in your body is a music fan. But in the very next video I clicked on you shared something very personal about your family life. You don't hear real shit like that these days and I appreciate real people. Brother, I hope all is well with your family. I'm a big fan. Thank you for sharing your talent, heart and encouragement with us. Hang tough.
Brilliant 👏👏👏 such a heart felt video, and i really appreciate 🙏 all of you creators out there.. if it weren't for you there would be no me.. Brilliant heartfelt song 🎵👌
Truely a beautiful moment to share with us. It also shows how much you inspire people. You create links with people by sharing. I love that the inspiration came trough letters, back in a day where it was harder to share time with the ones we love. It truely gives a meaning to the expression '' The shortest pencil is longer than the longest memory".
Matt that is so beautiful and heartwarming! My condolences on your loss buddy. I know many of us wonder at times if the things that we do in our daily lives will matter or have any sort of impact in the future. Matt, what you have done with their letters and your song is proof that some of those little daily things we do absolutely could! I can’t imagine that when they wrote the letters they could have known that those words would have the power to bring all of these strangers to tears (as I try to type thru my tears). Thank you for such a fantastic and inspiring tribute! And Thank you Michael for your work and for sharing your videos with us without trying to hide your feelings in your reactions. Love it! You educate us on the musical aspect, shine light on new songs and artists for us to check out, but what I enjoy the most is seeing the excitement, amazement, laughter or tears that are, in my opinion, the essence of music itself. My thanks and gratitude Men.
Michael, I am such an appreciative fan and am so thankful for your genuine love for the music, guitar, artist, your audience, your friends and all those intangibles in-between that have been powerful reaffirmation that I have drawn soulful support from constantly as I navigate the road that is "for your ( my) steps alone." At the age of 54, being one of "Jerry's kids" and probably owing the fact that I am still alive to the outlet that playing guitar provides to, your sharing of your gifts have been incredibly helpful in my tendency to become focilized with my guitar abilities. You have taught me the music theory and techniques that I have been admiring for years in the musical voicing that are the distinctive characteristics that I have recognized in the playing style of the artists I have been in great admiration of (recently, your beautiful explication of BB Kings's playing). I could go on and on. I just wanted to make sure you knew what you are to myself, and I know, to many others regardless of the way you are trending on UA-cam. I am very sorry about not joining your channel but am living in my car and am financially challenged. Your value is far beyond money to me and I am humbled by the fact that I could not ever imagine a dollar amount that would compensate you for the way you are giving to me, and I am not the only person that you are adding to I hope you know. Thank you so very much! Keep on keepin' on (my mantra ala Bob Dylan).
In this time of separation it's helpful for me, I'm a recovering addict and being apart from people is a struggle. Watching your videos and getting fired up about music gives me some of that feeling of connection that I need in my life. Thanks for what you do. Keeping it one day at a time Sorry about the grammar haha
Dude, this is so special. Congrats to him and hats off to you, using your platform this way really speaks volumes of you and I think it only makes the guitar community even better!
Thank you Matt Glavin and Michael. I've only been a subscriber for a few days. This video of Matt hit me hard today, as the wife an old friend lost her battle with Cancer this morning. So to cheer me up I played the video of Frankie Valli singing Sherry Baby, I didn't get through the first verse before losing it, her name was also Sherry. Dumb idea under the circumstances. I like how you complimented Matt on finishing this song to his Grandmother. Kudos to both of you
Thank you so much, Michael. This is truly surreal. I appreciate all of the kind words pouring out in the comments. This is super special.
For anyone looking for it, this song is available on all streaming services! Thank you guys so much
My pleasure sir!
Great song Matt! I loved it!
Matt... this is exactly what our community needed today - thank you! Our hearts are with your family and the journey of your shoes. Cheers Matt - thank you Michael for being you and sharing this
Very very moving song. So glad I listened. Great work, Matt!
loved it man, for real
Michael, son, I am old enough to be your grandmother. I have never played guitar in my life. Why do I watch your postings just about every night?To watch the genuine authentic emotion played out on your face as you watch others create their music and because it is all displayed with an integrity and respect and delight that is missing in our world. To watch you hold your little baby boy, to watch the face of one of your older sons, to hear the voice of your wife exasperated - this is REAL life. Not glamored up for your viewers, but revealing life as it is being lived out in real time. You are an AMAZING teacher, not just of guitar, but of life, holding as steady as you can with many demands on you. It sounds often as if you have come a long way through some hard stuff, but NONE of it has been wasted as you are a dear reminder of perseverance and focus and hard work. God bless you and your family.
Katharine, I'm old enough to be your grandson, and would be honored if I was. Thanks for taking the time to tell Mr. Palmisano exactly what it is that he's doing for the world.
We need more people like you, as well, Katharine.
I'm 47 my grandpop is 92 and he is the best man I have ever met on this planet morally uncorrupt.Grandma and him been married 71 years. My dad wasn't nice ran off my pop-pop raised me.He's not doing well. But he said to me because I'm the closest living male family member and only grandson for the first 10 years outta what ended up being 25 grandkids. He said to me"if I become a vegetable keep me alive as long as possible because your Grandma needs the $3,000 a month that come because of me and if I die that stops.If if I die you must move in with her the day that I die and not leave her because she will fall apart".that's a big responsibility for a 47-year-old Man that looks at him like he's Mount Everest.I'm absolutely petrified scared.Your comment reminded me of my grandmother, although she had a stroke and can't walk well it is 87,she still seems like she's going to live for a while.I'm so scared for myself,her and the life of my pop-pop. I watch Michael for the same reasons you do and it sounds like you're near their age of the "Greatest Generation".I wish that life could be like it was when I was a kid in the 1970s. Sometimes I wish even more that life was like it was when my grandparents married in 1950.It's a world gone mad.You just made me feel a little bit better so thank you.
Hear, Hear.
Everything Music & Guitar Shenanigans You, my dear, will be okay. The scariest times in my life when I just felt overwhelmed were the exact seasons that I leaned into a stronger power that never failed me. Sometimes it felt like I was completely alone and had no resources or answers, but I have lived enough years to now look back and see He was walking beside me. These hardest of times were what He used to show me my true strength and fortitude. I see YOU becoming the same Mt. Everest your grandfather is to you for others because you will see what you are capable of. If your faith is weak or forgotten it is NEVER too late to lean into the One who upholds you. Not preaching, just speaking from my heart and experience.
No one online is doing what you do. Your reactions are just moving. Don't get bummed. You Rock! Thanks for being here. Marilyn
Thank you :)
I second that. Michael's simply the best
I love your videos too, your enthusiasm is inspiring
best reply ever @mrsharbormaster.... you can have my mod pick on a Live show
Bro you gotta know their metrics ain’t shit, they don’t show you the loyalty and friendship that we all feel towards someone we’ve never actually met. Thanks and I appreciate you sir.
I do, but I also really need to be reminded some times! Thank you sir.
You inspire and I thank you ! What a video !what a song what's story!
Michael im just a broke ass subscriber who barely knows which end of my guitar to hold, let alone play it. But brah, i dont come for the guitar lessons, i come because you turn me onto the most amazing music. Some i know, most i dont and i love that. Thank you on behalf of the elite few like me that are just here for the music. All the best in all your endeavors.
Thanks John! Glad you're with me :)
This is me, I don't play but love music. And love getting to see you dissect some of my favorite songs, and some that become favorites. Just know that I love what you do and appreciate what you do.
Hey I resemble that remark!! John D couldn’t have said it better.
Also thanks again Michael!!🎸🎸🎸
Fantastic video Michael. You are a good dude. :). Would love to jam sometime.
I came with Billy Strings and stayed for the folk, blues, bluegrass, old time rock n roll, jammin', everything I have always loved but don't have anyone to share with. Your reactions to the clips reach out and hit me with *look at that!* You nurture and encourage and teach people HOW. to learn. I leave the time I spend with you humming and energized. Yes, I keep sending you *look at that* messages, but even if you never respond, I will keep hitting that Thumbs Up. I loved the vision in Matt's song.Thanks for sharing it. 💕🙋🎶🎵
Michael, don't get down man. Not only have you taught so many of us so much about music, but you've brought your heart and soul to this channel and it's so much more than reactions or likes. Look at this community you've helped build, that's not nothin' man. I know it doesn't pay the bills to say, "Hey but people feel good when they watch my videos" but it's still a currency in this disconnected world - a valuable currency at that.
The most valuable. Thanks brother. I know that's true!
A very true currency.
Tru dat
I speak on behalf of all of us when i say "thank you" for everything you do Michael. whenever you upload we know it's a good day. Top man! also that was a beautiful song Matt.
THANK YOU!
this song still gets me a year later... great great song. not many hit me in the feels like this one does
❤️
Your video popped up on my feed a couple weeks ago. I love your content and hope you find inspiration in knowing that you make a difference to a simple guy like like me. I’ve discovered so much new music and have picked up my bass and started playing again since my pops passed a couple years ago. This is because of your passion for reviewing music and laying it out for us. Thank you and God Bless.
Michael, thanks so much for what you do brother. Through your channel and your teaching I have learned, listened and discovered music I had been missing in my life. Keep on brother! Your neighbor down the road in Annapolis!
Thanks Jon!!
Every person ever born has served a purpose. If you feel like you're alone in your journey, try telling others your story and watch what happens. Someone, somewhere needs to hear your story if only to know they are not alone in this world. We ALL matter.
Hands down my favorite channel on youtube. You are so genuine. Pure. Too many people listen to music and never hear it. Never feel it. You know what it is all about. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this man - great community is everything- it keep us goin when our sails are not all catching wind at the same time - and well done Matt! Great story, great tune. Sorry for your losses, you served their memory well.
Hi Michael, great story, and I can relate to it a little bit. About 2 years ago I found a bunch of hand written letters that my Dad wrote to my Mom when he was dating her in the late 1930's. He would write them on his lunch hour at work. Always saying how much he loved her and couldn't wait to see her that night and also how he couldn't wait to marry her. He knew what he was doing, they were married 68 years. He died at 93 and my mom passed at 98. They were both amazing and loving parents..... Time for me to pick up the guitar and start writing 🙂.
Mr Palmisano, I absolutely love this channel. I think I have watched all of your videos over the last lockdown, I love grabbing a guitar and working out the tracks live with you, love it! Keep on doing what your doing, your inspiring so many to pick up the guitar and play, do not worry about the UA-cam algorithm! I especially love how much you educate about the Melody and it’s importance when really understanding a track. I’m a school teacher in England, first day back at school following restrictions, a little light at the end of the tunnel! One request, Blacks Crowes, Nonfiction. Me and my Dad would listen to this all the time, played as we carried him into the church at his funeral, an absolutely beautiful song; I would love to see your take on it. Keep on rocking in the free world man! PS: stuff on Grateful Dead has been game changing!
A handwritten note is unique, one of a kind, the feelings at the time of writing, the tiny errors and corrections made with each stroke of the pen say more than the words on the page.
Right on! Thank you Mike and Matt for being really good humans. Keep on strummin'!
These videos are almost everything I want to get and never do when I ask/tell someone to listen to the lyrics of a song instead 15 seconds later they’re distracted and talking about something else.
I lost my Grandpa in 2012 and my son was born 2 weeks after. All I wanted in this world was for my grandpa to meet him! But I was no gifted with that. You did an amazing job on this song my friend. Thank you for you talents!
Good on you both. Crying with the rest of you.
I and many many others absolutely LOVE your content my brother, so PLEASE keep doing what your doing for us ALL..!!!!
Never stop man you put so much good out into the world
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: man, this is what UA-cam should be. Real words, real songs and positive vibes from real people. Once again, my compliments for this great channel. The only one on whose videos I click without even thinking. It has made me fall in love with my guitar again.
Thank you.
That's what it's all about. Thanks brother.
Great comment; I agree with you.
@@brushstroke3733 Thanks, man.
Spot on man, I'll take Real Life Hitters for $300 Alex!
I’m French. I don’t undestand everything, all the words. But I feel emotion, over words!! Thank you very much. It’ so simple, but so cool.👍 👍
Your channel is a beacon for the real people in this world... people are in need of that... keep it up Michael!
We're all real people.
@@ChrisLawton66 Yes for sure, but some people live they're dead, like I did for a while. But this channel ain't about that, it's about truth and life and beautiful experiences, that's what I mean by "real". People are attracted to this kind of "down-to-earthness". We need that.
The content you present on UA-cam by far surpasses ALL the other channels I watch. It’s because you are real. Keep at it and please don’t change.
Deal my friend :)
You're a magic person, Michael. Your emotion is raw, your passion for music could light up an entire arena, and your happiness is infectious. Fuck the algorithms. Keep doing what you do best and we'll be there to have your back!
Peace & love from Missouri -Todd
Thank you brother :) I love you
Michael, u re the man
You have a LOYAL fan base. There’s so many channels out there with amazing metrics, but that’s not factoring all the money they spend on views, comments, subs, etc. Everything you have here is real. You might grow slower, but when your ship comes in it’ll be more than we’ll deserved!
Awesome vibes, Michael! You're the man!
Screw the metrics Mike! The reason I watch you is because you have the heart and the b@lls to post videos like this. The world needs more!
Thanks Phil!
I'm here because you get it. Thanks You
Rock on man. You make me giggle when you watch things and get baffled and just shake your head.
Michael, I don’t know what’s causing the youtube algorithms to ding you, but I do have a suggestion. When I was in high school, my art teacher did what art teachers do and taught. He would work on little projects on the side in class while we worked on our assignments, but one of the coolest things I experienced in his class was when he invited us to an art exhibition containing his work. It was the first time that I got to see a collection of the masters work that I had been learning from and it gave me a new perspective on him and a new respect for the things he was teaching me.
We often get to see your talent on display as you figure out others work and in your little riffs at the beginning of each video, but personally, I have no sense for who you are as an artist. I would love to see some of your work, whether it be songs you’ve written or playing with a band or whatever you see fit. You’re a great teacher but sometimes the student needs to see the master on display.
Michael, this was so cool man, what a beautiful story. I love how passionate you are about music and how much you care about people. I always look forward to your videos. Your channel is very inspiring my friend, thanks✌
Thank you Greg :)
Whew. Eyes almost exploded with this one. Makes me look forward to living my life with the woman I love. Write that letter to your wife. Pray with her. Pray for her. Strengthen one another.
People are fickle. Algorithms are fickle. Those that watch you regularly, appreciate what you do and what you bring to us as a community.
You’re my new favorite channel & I don’t play guitar. Thank you, I enjoy your content!!
Life of a musician. Even when things don’t seem like progressing. It will always kick start again, out of no where. Keep working for the opportunities you can’t see yet Michael. You’re doing great 👍
If you’re going to support musicians of all types...
I will support you.
Is how it is...
Very great idea. You are very smart and wise man.
Continue this moving forwards.
Greatest idea I’ve seen in a long time.
Well played, sir. Tugged me heart strings a bit too.
Peace!
If I had to pick one youtube subscription to have, just one, this channel would always be my only option. Thank you Michael, your content means the world to me. Cheers from Brazil! Keep being who you are
WOW. Thank you Lucas :)
Fuuuuuuck. I’m sitting at a racetrack in nowhere’s ville Eat’n lunch on my break and bumming internet.... and now it’s gettin dusty in this grimy old work truck. I needed this too. Thank for sharing, both of you.
I'm not a musician in any way and I love your videos, I am a loyal subscriber 💜
why am i crying at my desk right now?? Man your channel is the best, I played stand up bass for nine years and guitar throughout high school and college.... I put it down when I got a job and a family and after finding you I went out and got an acoustic off the scratch and dent rack at guitar center to play around the house and am now playing daily. I forgot how therapeutic playing was look forward to your videos. Keep doing what you do, its special.
Nice job Matt. I'm sure your grandparents are feeling your love.
Its strange to think that I've never met his Grandparents or his Parents.....but I can relate to it. Crazy how music can make us all feel very specific things about our own life and family/friends, and that others hearing the same song feel something else entirely. Great video
I guess my allergies are kicking in. Nice tribute Matt. Thanks for showcasing mike!
this just makes me think of my parents, my dad is on the backside of a 4 year battle with cancer and just decided to not continue his chemo, all the times in and out of the hospital makes me cry, thank you for sharing
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this songwriter is absolutely touching ! that's how music needs to be felt ! thanks for sharing !!!
I love this channel so much man, this guy just gets it 💙💯🔥
You get it too!
Michael Palmisano haha thanks brotha 💪 much love 💙 and it’s no coincidence that I see your comments on other channels I love too! Like the Marc Rebillet and Kenny beats video 👌 this man knows good music in all forms🎵🎼 🎶 Thank you for providing so much great entertainment and knowledge Mike! You’ve definitely found your place in this world and we’re glad to have you 🙏
Greetings from Finland! Just wanted to say that I've never played any instrument, but I really enjoy watching your videos, and I've found many new artists to listen to. Your enthusiasm is wonderful :D. Don't let UA-cam get you down!
Keep being you it's from the heart always Michael proud to call you my friend, Matt glad you got to finish your song for your grandparents sorry for your loss good that you carry those memories close to your heart 💜🎶
Amen. Thank you Matt and Michael. This, the human connection, is why the music never stops 💙 Matt, really love your song, bringing back some of that first verse at the end in the folk tradition tied up this epic story beautifully. Thanks again, brother.
YES. Totally agree about the repeated verse at the end. Thanks for pointing that out!
Thanks man. You weren’t the only one that needed that.
Mike, you're a real one. You're one the most genuine dudes on this platform in the music sphere. Undoubtedly. Please keep on keeping on.
Love you brother!
What a story! Great song - reminds me of Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties
Wow yesterday, fiance and I found old love letters from 1985 from my mom to my dad, just great to see how they were just as scared as my fiance and I are.
REAL TALK.
@@Guitargate with seeing this video, although I'm not a great guitar player and not much of a singer, but my wedding is coming up in August this year and it would be great if i could figure out how to take those letters my mom wrote to my dad and make a simple song to dance with her at the wedding.
Also my grandfather (mom's dad) passed away 4 years ago and he was quiet the musician, he is how I got into music.
I have a bunch of his recordings and I'm going to include one as another song to dance with my mom to honor my mothers father and how much he made me who I am today
Music is a powerful thing.
Thank you for all your hardwork
Yessir, you are a good person helping so very many people to better understand music and musicians. Lead on!
Maybe a handwritten letter to him from you would be a nice keepsake for him and a continuation of the story. Beautiful song and story. Thank you for all you do.
Michael - you got me to pick up the guitar after more than 15 years away from it. Thanks for sharing awesome music and stories like Matt’s! Keep it up!
That’s everything
Michael! This is so awesome and heartwarming. For me, music is less about the technical abilities of the performers, and more about the emotions conveyed through the lyrics. Its what connect a simple or advanced piece of music to the listener. Mr Matt Glavin did a tremendous job with his lyrics and playing, and what an interesting way to find inspiration - simply wondering through his family history. This upload gave me inspiration for sure.
Do not doubt what you do. If it feels right, it probably is. No job will ever be perfect. You got to make the best of it :)
I feel the same as you about being more interested in the guts and bones of music than in the style and skin, though of course, we appreciate all of it. I think too often we musicians get wrapped up on the arrangement and production and lose sight of the song. It's like building pretty houses but not laying a foundation for them first, and in twenty years, they're gone and no one remembers them.
For me, your content and channel is hands down the best on UA-cam. It's clear to see how much you care not just about music but people too, and at the end of the day, what else is there 🤷🏻♂️ Inspirational 👍🏻
Thanks Ross :)
Well said man!
No other youtube channel can bring me to tears as much as this one. I think I'll also write my girl a letter today. Maybe even try to write a song. I always feel the need to get moving and grooving after watching your videos, Michael. Thanks so much. I'm sorry to hear your numbers are down - you're one of the best out there. Just keep truckin'.
Metrics aren’t real. This is.
Good work here, Michael.
Well done.
You’re the best man. Love what you do, love everything you give to us
This channel never fails to get me to pick up my guitar after every video I watch! Your passion is contagious
How awesome is this?! One day I watch you react to BB King and today I watch you play a video from a subscriber and fan, who wrote about their grandparents and thought you might connect with it. Love the way you connect to good stories and great music no matter where it comes from! Thanks for all you’re doing for this community Michael, particularly in these tough days. And thanks to Matt for sharing his grandparents story. Stay safe and well all.
You know Michael; other than the great content, your unconscious and relevant musicality and your unique and real approach; now I know why I'm here and why I stay here. I know maybe even if they couldn't find the words, a lot of your subscribers probably feel this way too. The great analytical psychologist Carl Jung once said "The child becomes father of the man". This is the reason why the kid in all of us responds to you. You're a great dad, and that is one of the finest things a man can ever be. Its a real, unselfish love thing. It touches and influences everything you do. I hope your kids know this, and see it for the unique and special thing that it is.
Music is vibration through oxygen which is what gives us life some ignore the importance of this fact but it's everything everywhere all the time. Keep doing you my friend definitely right in the feels
Watching this made me not only pick up my guitar, but carry on with my personal animation project. Life is moments, spot on. We hold on to the ones that matter, good or bad. Thank you for this moment Matt and Michael.
That's fantastic bob.
This brought me to tears. Such a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing.
I love and greatly appreciate everything you’re doing Michael! After 6 years of strumming basic boring chords, this channel got me to start learning scales and practicing rhythm and learning how to express myself through my fingers. Thanks for everything!
Hey Michael, been going through some hard stuff right now, and I've always enjoyed and followed your videos, and positive energy. Now more than ever, I actually find your videos help me a lot when I just want to sit down and relax and find some peace. Keep doing what you're doing man - the metrics will work themselves out :))
Raising three kids and searching for a career to support my family caused me to put it down for a long time. I always have loved music, but I just didn't feel I had the time. Your videos brought me back after the first watch. Your reactions tap into the roots of who we are and what we love about music. Been playing ever since and am so thankful for what you do Mike.
As a new guitar educator, watching your videos has helped me rekindle my interest and passion for playing music. Now, I'm getting excited every time I see a student because watching your videos also helped me remember material that I learned in college studying guitar. Keep doing what you're doing man, don't let the views get you down and keep pushing through! I love your videos and they inspire me!
Your appreciation if this...seeing this as an expression of life. Thanks for your videos and especially your humility. Tim
It's awesome too see you inspiring people to write songs and your inspiration that comes from inspiring people! The infinite loop of music!
My job right now has us on 6pm to 2 am 7 days a week right now it’s going to pay for my wedding this October but my fiancé works 1st shift so I see her rarely and this song really hit me with how I’ve been feeling. thanks for sharing
Love this.... Thank you for doing what you do Michael! Blessings....
Very personal. Probably my favorite. Just simple pure emotional life experiences. Hits you right in the feels! 🤙🏼
brother. Never missed a beat. So many souls whose stories are never told and you gave life to theirs. We should all be so lucky. Thanks for sharing @Michael Palmisano
Cheers!
Nice one Matt, beautifully cathartic, it's what we all need. Michael, this is why we love your channel!
I didnt realize how bad I needed this video. Ive been in a slump lately with figuring out life and trying to get back to a point when worries didnt worry me so much. Thank you for this. "Do the stuff that you want to do." That resonated with me.
Yeah man. I’m with you.
I'm 52, just learning the guitar and you give me confidence to keep pushing through the rough patches. Thanks.
I needed this today too. Thanks Michael (and Matt) - for this - for just putting it out there - and for what you do. You are authentic, unique, and making a difference for many
Your passion for music pours through our screens!
Thanks!
From South Africa 🇿🇦
Metrics can’t replace emotion connection and trust. I know that every time you post i video I will make some kind connection with the music and never would have found it if you didn’t put it out there. Thanks for all you do. The truth is that it is always about so much more than the music.
Hey Michael. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to get too stressed over the numbers...you are a friend and an inspiration to many on here. Just one of your videos and our brief conversation helped me to pull myself out of a hole not long ago, I know you'll remember. Your knowledge and enthusiasm can make a difference in peoples lives. You have a great thing here brother, you're doing it right.
seeing your genuine reactions to music and your knowledge about the depths of music theory and creativity is exactly what we need on youtube
Resonance!
I don't want to sound psychic and alternative. But I mean this literally. We're all energy (of sorts) and are made of "star stuff". When we manage to get our energy in tune with someone or something else, it's MAJESTIC!
These 9 minutes have resonated with me deeply. Keep at it Michael! And thank you Matt for the heartwarming song. Our lives intersected and I'm wealthier for it :)
First off... Matt, thank you for having the courage & heart to share such a moment with us. It's courage like yours that will pull a guy like me out from the shadows to feel a little sunshine after hiding my music for so long. So thank you once again.
And Michael, man, I've got a lot to say to you but I'll keep it brief before I head over to sign up at Guitargate.
In the first video I watched I could tell every cell in your body is a music fan. But in the very next video I clicked on you shared something very personal about your family life. You don't hear real shit like that these days and I appreciate real people. Brother, I hope all is well with your family. I'm a big fan. Thank you for sharing your talent, heart and encouragement with us. Hang tough.
Brilliant 👏👏👏 such a heart felt video, and i really appreciate 🙏 all of you creators out there.. if it weren't for you there would be no me.. Brilliant heartfelt song 🎵👌
Truely a beautiful moment to share with us. It also shows how much you inspire people. You create links with people by sharing. I love that the inspiration came trough letters, back in a day where it was harder to share time with the ones we love. It truely gives a meaning to the expression '' The shortest pencil is longer than the longest memory".
Matt that is so beautiful and heartwarming! My condolences on your loss buddy. I know many of us wonder at times if the things that we do in our daily lives will matter or have any sort of impact in the future. Matt, what you have done with their letters and your song is proof that some of those little daily things we do absolutely could! I can’t imagine that when they wrote the letters they could have known that those words would have the power to bring all of these strangers to tears (as I try to type thru my tears). Thank you for such a fantastic and inspiring tribute! And Thank you Michael for your work and for sharing your videos with us without trying to hide your feelings in your reactions. Love it! You educate us on the musical aspect, shine light on new songs and artists for us to check out, but what I enjoy the most is seeing the excitement, amazement, laughter or tears that are, in my opinion, the essence of music itself. My thanks and gratitude Men.
Thank you so much!!
Michael, I am such an appreciative fan and am so thankful for your genuine love for the music, guitar, artist, your audience, your friends and all those intangibles in-between that have been powerful reaffirmation that I have drawn soulful support from constantly as I navigate the road that is "for your ( my) steps alone." At the age of 54, being one of "Jerry's kids" and probably owing the fact that I am still alive to the outlet that playing guitar provides to, your sharing of your gifts have been incredibly helpful in my tendency to become focilized with my guitar abilities. You have taught me the music theory and techniques that I have been admiring for years in the musical voicing that are the distinctive characteristics that I have recognized in the playing style of the artists I have been in great admiration of (recently, your beautiful explication of BB Kings's playing). I could go on and on. I just wanted to make sure you knew what you are to myself, and I know, to many others regardless of the way you are trending on UA-cam. I am very sorry about not joining your channel but am living in my car and am financially challenged. Your value is far beyond money to me and I am humbled by the fact that I could not ever imagine a dollar amount that would compensate you for the way you are giving to me, and I am not the only person that you are adding to I hope you know. Thank you so very much! Keep on keepin' on (my mantra ala Bob Dylan).
In this time of separation it's helpful for me, I'm a recovering addict and being apart from people is a struggle. Watching your videos and getting fired up about music gives me some of that feeling of connection that I need in my life. Thanks for what you do. Keeping it one day at a time
Sorry about the grammar haha
yeah man. I feel that too, paul.
Dude, this is so special. Congrats to him and hats off to you, using your platform this way really speaks volumes of you and I think it only makes the guitar community even better!
Thank you Matt Glavin and Michael. I've only been a subscriber for a few days. This video of Matt hit me hard today, as the wife an old friend lost her battle with Cancer this morning. So to cheer me up I played the video of Frankie Valli singing Sherry Baby, I didn't get through the first verse before losing it, her name was also Sherry. Dumb idea under the circumstances. I like how you complimented Matt on finishing this song to his Grandmother. Kudos to both of you
So sorry for your loss ❤️ thanks so much
I am one minute into this video, you are just reading the letter and IM ALREADY CRYING. THANKS.