Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro teams up with Tommy E. for an energetic rendition of the classic Beatles tune.

posted by snoozedoctor 1 decade 6 years 11 months ago • 3,058 views

Can't believe this wasn't on here somewhere.

posted by CaptainPlanet420 1 decade 6 years 1 month 3 weeks ago • 730 views

even if you don't play guitar you'll most likely dig this just because of the sheer musicianship and showmanship and if you DO play guitar well... as scar said, "be prepared"

In an informal setting, Tommy Emmanuel demonstrates his incredible technique of using "cascading harmonics" to make his guitar sound like a harp.

posted by snoozedoctor 1 decade 6 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 1,681 views

Insanely difficult song, made to look reasonably easy.

posted by snoozedoctor 1 decade 6 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 1,720 views

Another version of Arthur Smith's "Guitar Boogie". This version by Tommy is incredible.

posted by thebug44 1 decade 7 years 2 weeks ago • 2,528 views

Tommy E. plays Chet Atkin's arrangement of Borsalino. This is a great example of the "boom-chuck, boom-chuck," guitar style that Merle Travis pioneered and Chet Atkins subsequently refined.

posted by snoozedoctor 1 decade 6 years 10 months ago • 3,011 views

What sets Tommy apart from most guitarists is his treatment of melody. As he relates it, "I get the rhythm part to be automatic so I don't have to think about it. When I play, all I hear is the melody"... continue reading

posted by snoozedoctor 1 decade 6 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 1,635 views

YT: tommy live at st louis 2000 A recording of Tommy Emmanuel playing the toe-tapping Luttrell, with his usual showmanship and vigor.

posted by Seric 1 decade 5 years 10 months 1 week ago • 1,695 views • 2:09

YT: Tommy Emmanuel playing "Those Who Wait" on Woodsongs Show #349 :) http://www.woodsongs.com/showlist.asp Tommy Emmanuel: http://www.tommyemmanuel.com A beautiful song from Tommy Emmanuel.

posted by Seric 1 decade 5 years 10 months 1 week ago • 1,238 views

This is the classic piano piece by Claude Debussy, adapted for acoustic guitar by the amazing Tommy Emmanuel.

posted by Fjnbk 1 decade 6 years 10 months 2 weeks ago • 2,323 views

Any McKee is a master of acoustic guitar and music composition in general. Here is another masterpiece of guitar music-writing and performance.

posted by Doc_M 1 decade 6 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 2,061 views

From uploader: "Ebon Coast", a composition by Andy McKee, arrangement by Don Ross and Andy McKee, from the CD, "The Thing That Came From Somewhere". More Andy McKee on the Sift here: http://www.videosift.com/video/a... continue reading

posted by kronosposeidon 1 decade 7 years 2 months ago • 4,744 views

From YouTube description... "Trace Bundy playing "Sweet Child O Mine" by Guns N Roses on acoustic guitar. He plays the whole melody using just harmonics and then loops it..." Really nice take on... continue reading

posted by shadownc 1 decade 6 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 4,141 views

Per-Olov Kindgren plays this Bach favorite on the acoustic guitar. Still just as beautiful as the chamber orchestra version, IMHO. Great music seems to transcend choice of instrumentation in most cases.

posted by kronosposeidon 1 decade 6 years 8 months 1 week ago • 4,332 views