I must admit, although I have "known" about him for quite some time, I never really paid much attention - shame on me! I recently heard some of his songs at a party and was really interested in hearing some more. Any fans of his out there, can you suggest 2-3 CDs that a newbie must have and why? Thanks!
He is an awesome guitarist but i've never really been into his albums - i owned on on cassette (back in the day). I have seen him do some amazing acoustic stuff on the internet though. His version of classical gas is a ripper (no pun intended :)) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db_Wdlde0hU , and he does a great acoustic version of Livin on a Prayer.
There is also an acoustic instructional video he made that is floating around which is cool - he uses a thumb pick quite a lot if you're into that sort of thing....
Definitely if you want the best stuff get Tommy Emmanuel CGP Live One, a 2-cd live record with about 36 of his signature tunes, and it's extremely well produced as well.
If you wanna play some of his songs definitely get a thumbpick, it'll be living hell the first few days you use it, but afterwards you just feel weird without one on.
Check out his Day Tripper / Lady Madonna medley on youtube. Make sure to pay close attention to see he's playing the bass, melody, and lead all at the same time.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGadY7nt8bY&mode=related&search=
classical gas
electric cover of Tommys Daytripper/lady madonna medly from http://www.tommyemmanuel.com/home.asp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Lrc-5nTh4
Tommy on electric
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYBTRDjYSUQ&mode=related&search=
Tommy giving lesson for Day Tripper/Lady Madonna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHQur9e9Yn8&mode=related&search=
#4491....
does anyone know if he does seminars?
i seem to remember someone posting something about attending a workshop with TE
#4491....
does anyone know if he does seminars?
i seem to remember someone posting something about attending a workshop with TE
He does do seminars and workshops...when I caught him last summer, he did a 2 day workshop before his shows....It was great. Tommy is a great guy...very patient. I recommend you check it out....
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He is incredible live. I have one CD but I dont care as much listening to the CDs as I do seeing him live. I'll see him live everytime he comes now. Seen him twice.
does anyone know if he does seminars?
i seem to remember someone posting something about attending a workshop with TE
Yeah, if you go to his website I believe it talks about it. I know people who know people that have attended the workshops. I havent yet.
Jim
“The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn” - David Russell (Scottish classical Guitarist. b.1942)
Have a look at Tommy Emmanuel, Live At Her Majesty's Theatre DVD :D
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Hiya,
This is my first post here, but I wanted to get in on this thread. If you haven't checked out Woodsongs, Tommy is doing a show on the 5th Feb. Also look through the archives and there are two other shows. The shows are available as streaming or downloadable video, or as MP3 files.
I used to be a huge Tommy fan when I was younger.
Regards,
Paul
Yea that Feb. 5th show is right here in my home town of Lexington. If I can find a babysitter I am there!
The archives are great on the Woodsongs site. There is a recent Ed Gerhard on there and lots of other cool stuff. Bela Fleck has several on there as well.
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