onewilyfool Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 my eyes can't even follow his finger work.....sigh http://www.youtube.com/user/MusicFog#p/u/3/zaV0SOINI60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhanners623 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well, it is the great Tommy Emmanuel, after all. He's kind of known for that. There are plenty of people who can play faster than I can hear. That doesn't mean I have to stop doing what I'm doing, though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 i was going to say lots of things for encouragement and such when i read the post, and then watched the video of corse. now i have nothing to say. can you be a pal and take mine while you are at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Gawd, that is staggering! But here's the thing.... how much time does TE have to spend per day to be able to play like that. And are any of us in a position to dedicate that amount of time? I can't, plain and simple. I have to work every day, then I have to sleep, then I have to clean the house, I got the horse, the cat, yardwork, etc. In a perfect world I wouldn't have to work and I could spend some decent time playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternfan Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 TE's great. But he still has a bit to go to catch this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqnU83wPmfc Check out the right hand control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Look, of course, I'm just kidding. But this guy must be from another planet. He doesn't really appear to be human....lol.....AND he smiles all through the playing, as though it is effortless....... this guy really burns me up....lol...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm presenting him in concert next Wed. Gonna try to pick up some pointers. HA! Here's a shot of Tommy playing my 12 fret SJ when I had him in concert last June. He's a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Tommy is a C.G.P. (certified guitar player) a designation bestowed upon him by Chet Atkins. I've seen Tommy and Roy Clark. Both fantastic but to say Tommy has a way to go to catch anybody is more than a little ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Tommy is a C.G.P. a designation bestowed upon him by Chet Atkins. I've seen Tommy and Roy Clark. Both fantastic but to say Tommy has a way to go to catch anybody is more than a little ridiculous. +1. He doesn't need to catch up to anyone. Even Chet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternfan Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Sorry fellas...call 'em like I see 'em...as you most assuredly do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDuff Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 ....That's depressing, beautifully depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Weedle deedle bippity do wop. Mop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Now this floats my boat. Good beat and a big soul. And it doenst make me feel like hanging it up (forward past the taking part for the music). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIsqu-18T0Y Guy Davis. Long as You get it Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Now this floats my boat. Good beat and a big soul. And it doenst make me feel like hanging it up (forward past the taking part for the music). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIsqu-18T0Y Guy Davis. Long as You get it Done. Completely enjoyable performance Great guitar Love the song And the flower was a nice touch too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Tommy is a fantastic and incredibly acomplished player,but for some reason his technique ,sound and style just doesn't float my boat. Absolutely not denying his talent; just not for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Now this floats my boat. Good beat and a big soul. And it doenst make me feel like hanging it up (forward past the taking part for the music). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIsqu-18T0Y Guy Davis. Long as You get it Done. Man, I just love those Southern Jumbos!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 The friend I went to see Tommy with was amazed, as anyone would be. He also felt the the performance was so over the top that he didn't completely enjoy it. Some people had similar feelings about when John McLaughlin, Al Dimeola and Paco Delucia played together. I admit that I much prefer seeing artists like these as opposed to just listening to a cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 TE's great. But he still has a bit to go to catch this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqnU83wPmfc Check out the right hand control. Two years ago, I had the opportunity to set down with Roy and pick a few tunes. (on his guitars!) He really is one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Really eager to help you in any way as far as how to chord or learn something on the guitar. Super guitar player! His gentle personality and compassion for others struck me more than his ability to play guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Look, of course, I'm just kidding. But this guy must be from another planet. He doesn't really appear to be human....lol.....AND he smiles all through the playing, as though it is effortless....... this guy really burns me up....lol...... I saw him live a couple of months back, and that was one of the things about the show that amazed me the most: He was up there playing incredibly difficult things, but one could see he was just having a ball like a kid in a candy store. I was talking to a guy after the show who has been playing for over 40 years, and his comment was "After seeing that, I just want to hang my head in shame". I totally agree. LOL, I didn't actually sell my guitars, but I was so depressed that I didn't even touch one for 3 or 4 days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Tommy is a fantastic and incredibly acomplished player,but for some reason his technique ,sound and style just doesn't float my boat. What I was driving at, but more kindly. TEs immensely fluid and plays a wide range of stuff, of which the sample is a part, but, by itself, there's no tune, no song. Running scales/chord sequences isnt that hard (with practice. lots of practice). But can you feel it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternfan Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What I was driving at, but more kindly. TEs immensely fluid and plays a wide range of stuff, of which the sample is a part, but, by itself, there's no tune, no song. Running scales/chord sequences isnt that hard (with practice. lots of practice). But can you feel it? It doesn't diminish my admiration of his talent in any way, but I agree 100% with what you're saying. I have no doubt he can play the Reverend's tune...but can you feel it? I know Nick could... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY8YaLQ8H74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm happy that TE is getting the respect and admiration he has long deserved. Of course Roy if great, and he's had a national and international stage for many years. One of the best flat pickers ever. I know I'll never be in their league. Their talent doesn't diminish mine, or make me want to hang it up. I'm grateful for every day I can still play, (eventually my fingers will quit working all together). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Here's a great clip of Tommy with another favorite of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogeye Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Stunning, Stellar...One and all. There is still hope for us less gifted pickers. A quote from the great Willy Nelson if you will. "It's not how many notes you play per measure. Unless,of course, you are getting paid by the note. Sometimes it's about the notes you don't play". Something to think about... Give a listen to Willy's Stardust album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well....this seems to be played with feeling... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ubVGiyAhkY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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