When I see Andy McKee play, I am reminded about what it is to be a musician. I don't see a wannabe person who just wants to look good on screen or is just there for the glamour and fame. I see a person who is genuinely in love with music and has a passion for it. That is what all of us amateur musicians out there should strive to achieve.
@n0sr3t3p4 жыл бұрын
great playing, but to your comment: music is intended for communicating, not technical proficiency.
@billmatney70664 жыл бұрын
@@n0sr3t3p I don't see any mention of "technical proficiency" in the OP, so your reply doesn't make sense. And in all honesty, technique and communication are inextricably linked....anyone who has paid close attention to McKee (or to his predecessor Michael Hedges) understands this.
@JavierHuerta4 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@CatofShadows294 жыл бұрын
agreed he's been my favorite guitar player since i was a little kid and my dad first found him on youtube and showed him to me, him and antoine dufour both
@donaldstan3 жыл бұрын
Well said brother, well said.
@Backdrifter8813 жыл бұрын
Out of all the songs in the world to cover, Andy chose this one... I first heard this song when I was 5 years old. I am now 23 and every time I hear this song it never fails to tear me up. I think of all of the good times I had growing up in my life, the places I've been... This is proof that our existence, many things aside of course, is truly a phenomenon. Love always
@iceni64093 жыл бұрын
What’s it like on the other side of the 30s?
@PLATINFERN3 жыл бұрын
@@iceni6409 Same here.
@marvelousmike54882 жыл бұрын
I was a freshman in high school when this song came out. The 1980’s were a great time to grow up.
@pennrettig63435 ай бұрын
Im 70. Played 60 years Same reaction Even seeing Jimi didnt move the heart the way Andy did when I saw him There I said it 🎉
@jimearp10957 жыл бұрын
The only thing more impressive than Andy's tone and his playing is Andy McKee the person. Having met and spoken with him many times and, being an acoustic guitarist myself, seeing his quiet and unassuming personality and the genuineness he exhibits in his acknowledgment and respect for other players in the genre has touched me and moved me even more than his playing- and you have to admit, Andy's playing is absolutely fabulous...
@StephThib7 жыл бұрын
thanx for your comment ;) Its soooooooooooo cool to put this aside the performance ;)
@maxi45tours123 жыл бұрын
Andy mckee is the only reason i ever wanted an acoustic guitar
@randomiseit Жыл бұрын
One thing learning how to play this, but being the one to create it is another 😀
@stellarphant12 жыл бұрын
You know you've officially become masterful at the guitar when you can make you audience close their eyes and hear several instruments at once. Bravo, Andy.
@brentcrude85652 жыл бұрын
Not just the instruments, the vocals as well. Masterful interpretation. Andy is incredible.
@kwimms11 ай бұрын
I don't hear the bass, or the cowbell.
@Anteksanteri Жыл бұрын
I am a fingerstyle expert so you can trust me when I say that this is an impressive arrangement and performance. The fingertone is also so good. He's not just playing the right notes but it has a pulsating feel to it and the melody still shines through. The approximation of this song is just uncanny.
@OneManCanStopTheMotorOfWorld9 жыл бұрын
Man, I remember when I heard drifting for the first time when I had the biggest ego of all time and thought I was pretty damn amazing at guitar and no one could match my skills. Since then you have shown me that humility is key to being a great musician and that love and passion for what you do will carry you a thousand times farther than being arrogant and acting like a rock-star. You my hero Andy McKee, I'd love to be able to play with you and even if I never do in real life I still feel like when I play to your stuff or improvise various rhythms/leads over some of your songs I still feel your soul, you have a good one my friend. You play every song as if its your last, and I hold that mentality very close to my heart now whenever I play or perform live. I'm forever a fan of what you do and I can only hope that if I ever am fortunate enough to have children that they will be able to feel your love and passion through your music as much as I do.
@argetect28479 жыл бұрын
+G mindfuckin6dimensions well said sir. My first REAL guitar teach; had a few prior, but this guy really taught me about the guitar, why we play things a certain way, instead of just how to play the instrument. He taught me that humility in life is key to always arriving at the next step. If you think you're already there, or at the top, then you won't be driven to go further, because in your head...you're at the top, and there's nowhere else to go. Always the student, never the master.
@happybobby108 жыл бұрын
+G Tesseractmindblow What I love about this comment is I feel the exact same way. We thought we had seen everything on guitar then along came drifting and blew the door wide open. I have been a fan of Andy McKee ever since I heard Drifting and Keys to the Hovercar. When he comes to Ohio I am always the first in line. Amazing how much one man can change how you see an instrument.
@FassinTaak8 жыл бұрын
+G Tesseractmindblow I can tell you have said this from the heart buddy. Keep up the amazing approach to life and music, they are one and the same :)
@kristosmarturos49708 жыл бұрын
+G Tesseractmindblow you were probably 8 when you saw Drifting right?
@ishtiaksikder80118 жыл бұрын
+K Defender eeeeheheheheheh
@pCeLobster7 жыл бұрын
The most impressive thing is how he clearly understands and respects what makes these songs work, and makes sure it comes through in his arrangements.
@coynerooski9 жыл бұрын
Saw him live in Napa a few weeks ago. Best concert I have ever been to. He literally asked everyone to shout out their favorite songs at the beginning and he played almost all of them. It was amazing. I don't think he missed a note the whole performance. Afterward, he met with everyone and was the most happy and sincere performer you will ever meet. More of a fan than ever!!
@NorrinRadd7710 жыл бұрын
This guy never ceases to amaze me. He weaves an unimaginable tapestry of sound and makes this classic 80's tune not only sound beautiful and precise, but also manages to make it his own. Modern day Mozart of the acoustic guitar imho.
@georgewilson56659 жыл бұрын
Amazing how a single guitarist can make a simple pop song sound so interesting and wholesome
@Tobywan833 ай бұрын
I come from a troubled childhood. Your music always seem to help me find peace. I particularly like Drifting from 17 years ago.
@bronsonlockwood60168 жыл бұрын
2:05 damn dat pinky look like it can bench press a small building
@MAWReclaimer1176 жыл бұрын
haaaaha
@normsaunders49802 жыл бұрын
Great way to put it.
@TheGlingfram13 жыл бұрын
Andy McKee is living proof that musical talent doesn't die with the ages, it just manifests itself in ever more diverse and wonderful ways. This cover captures the soul of the original, with a little bit of Andy :)
@howlbig10 жыл бұрын
You ever think he stops in all this and thinks... Dam i'm good haha
@1Joren6 жыл бұрын
When you get this good, and you've dedicated your entire life to music and your instrument, I doubt you still stop and think "I'm good" but rather just try your best to deliver your passion and joy to your audience in the best way possible, while exploring the art of music further and developing as a musician even further. There's no limit :P
@EpicDJTime6 жыл бұрын
Falxhor Nope. You still think "I fucking rock" and that's perfectly ok.
@gigemaggies32876 жыл бұрын
I'm very good, since I've consistently practiced since I was 7 years old (not bragging, just stating a fact), and I know that is I'm ever REALLY REALLY on one day, I will definitely be like "DANG, I'M THE FUCKIN' BOMB."
@blueredacted5 жыл бұрын
howlbig yes, and he has right to take pride in himself
@betterthantelly29935 жыл бұрын
I hope so
@uneedtherapy428 жыл бұрын
2:10 had a harmonicgasm when those harmonics started...
@Eh-do4qg4 жыл бұрын
This hits different
@AndyYoungrulz13 жыл бұрын
Its kind of crazy to watch him perform. None of his tunes are really left hand crazy because of how he uses open tunings, yet he concentrates so much on the left hand. The rhythm/percussion is inherent to his right hand. Amazing.
@stevecrawford49327 жыл бұрын
to put out this much harmonic sound with a piece of wood and strings in your lap must be exhilarating for Andy - a rare talent indeed and a significant contribution to the world of music.
@MeowJW13 жыл бұрын
You know a song is good when you can listen to it over and over.
@btsjoy72094 ай бұрын
There is no one else like Andy anymore.
@prabhatkiranchaulagain10953 ай бұрын
Actually there are many like and better than Andi currently.
@Rabernaster4 жыл бұрын
I love rediscovering this after 5yrs or so 💗
@fromanDg7 жыл бұрын
I can watch him play for hours! I love the confidence with which he hits his chords and shapes on the left hand even the minute motions!
@fingernfrets8 жыл бұрын
The people that disliked this video fit into one of these three categories: 1. Jealous 2. Suck at playing music 3. Trolls
@jaccabana8 жыл бұрын
that is so true
@offhandacoustic6 жыл бұрын
Or they are your seven year old son who dislikes anything that isn't the generic crap on the radio and hits the dislike button on anything his dad likes.That happens too.
@plutotheplanetmusic74046 жыл бұрын
rather than dividing these people by categories, perhaps a venn diagram would be more appropriate?
@scottbranham63966 жыл бұрын
Most feel out of place in a melody with no rhyme. No words to place their thoughts on leaves them with a sense of self. And usually, guilt. The rest blindly dance hand in hand, off cliffs with beautiful flower wreaths around their necks.
@andrewphillips4706 жыл бұрын
fingernfrets or just stupid?
@filipefreitas1248 жыл бұрын
went to his concert last Thursday in Austria and had a chance to speak a bit with him after the concert. as chilled and positive as he is talented! thumbs up Andy ;) you rock, man!
@samsquanch99188 жыл бұрын
this is the perfect mixture of over the hills and far away and everybody wants to rule the world.
@sjf19815 жыл бұрын
37 years old been fiddling around with drums and bass and guitar for years Open to about two years ago where I’ve been jamming more and join a band and learning more and more every day this is unbelievable
Jacob March Oh wow. *Triggered* Looks like someone caught their folks making babies a bunch of times.
@Strings-jg2to7 жыл бұрын
Jacob March there's always those people in this world who are bitter. Why does one have to fuck it up for everyone. It's always been that way and always will be. If we talked to each other like we do on social media....
@RubenBru7 жыл бұрын
This is not really the conversation, between lovers of this art, that I had in mind ...
@JusstinBoyd7 жыл бұрын
I saw Andy last week in concert and backstage and this man is a pure genius on stage. He is a true musician and his sound was incredible!!
@DjNikGnashers7 жыл бұрын
How can anybody dislike this .....?.....Superb..I wish I had one tenth of the talent but I'll keep on practicing till then.
@sunaJH7 жыл бұрын
He rocks on this tune one of the best guitar arrangements I have seen in a long time, beautifully played
@DarkCreatorn9 жыл бұрын
I'm actually proud of myself! I found this version last sunday.. and now I can exactly play along with both Andy and Tears for Fears! :D For everyone of you who think that this is impossible to learn.. You CAN! It's a bit tricky but it's totally possible.. now this is my favorite song to play :D
@unamogdog9 жыл бұрын
cool story bro............
@unamogdog9 жыл бұрын
Post your video so everyone can see and hear you play.
@DeltaStar4809 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what tuning this is in?
@DarkCreatorn9 жыл бұрын
Haha maybe I should! Well the low e and high e are down to d and the g string down to f.. I think it's like that if i remember correctly!
@DeltaStar4809 жыл бұрын
DarkCreatorn Surprisingly this version is actually tabbed out on songster. I looked it up and you're right except the g is tuned to f#
@mattlou19878 жыл бұрын
the way you keep that rhythm going while playing such technical finger patterns the whole way through is nothing short of incredible. This guy is a grandmaster guitar wizard.
@bhatiashivam8 жыл бұрын
He is truly a legend.
@metalqueen1710 жыл бұрын
Andy's playing rules the world!!! I love his spin on this... He is the man.
@Fragmatic887 жыл бұрын
Tears for Fears would be so proud! In you go in my acoustic playlist Sir!
@RobertoCassetta5 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of this version.
@joes78889 жыл бұрын
Oreomusic, if u have ever composed as many complex song as this man, u would have known how difficult it is to remember what have u even arranged yourself. I have just 6 or 7 arrangements of this sort and can't remember how to play them at times. He has quite a number to date so I wouldn't doubt him for not being original. moreover, it is his distinctive style of playing that affirms this.
@jimcappadona12 жыл бұрын
the tone of that guitar is unbelievable
@JoeJeremiah12 жыл бұрын
bravo
@josephjones18863 жыл бұрын
Holy cow its you
@StephThib7 жыл бұрын
Andy born when i still want to play guitar ....but thought it was too late for me . Twenty years later : Huh what a lesson . It's just wonderfull . Keep going mate . And thanx a lot for the pleasure u give us . A man with a woodstick give me so much more than a man on the moon .....THAT'S EVOLUTION . The nice one .
@DarkCreatorn9 жыл бұрын
Sooo glad it wasnt Lordes version!
@BTBBiteTheBullet8 жыл бұрын
+DarkCreatorn That one isn't that bad man... I can think of countless other remakes of classics that are disgraceful. Here is an example of a beautiful song done with utmost justice to the original.
@DarkCreatorn8 жыл бұрын
B-radio .station Yeah at the time I wrote that comment I had heard Lordes version like 2 times and I just thought it was weird but after I've listened to it a couple of times it ain't that bad
@BuildFly6 жыл бұрын
What the fuck do you mean lordes version?! THAT ONE WAS A COVER! WHAT THE FUCK MAN. Dumbest shit i've read in a while.
@dimebagz0r12 жыл бұрын
Andy Mckee is a absolute Champion.
@chandy_dandy8 жыл бұрын
whoever dislikes this is just jealous of his guitar skills xD
@amyhann171211 жыл бұрын
I have been listening to Andy McKee on KZfaq for a little over a year now, and I never get tired of listening! Andy your music is just beautiful! It really helps me to clear my mind at the end of the day! Thanks for sharing your musical gift!
@sommervilleTRS1179 жыл бұрын
62 people want to rule the universe.
@suzannearidi97849 жыл бұрын
Hahaha nice!
@steveterrill83689 жыл бұрын
Lol some dick put it at 63
@ivanovichdeaviz57776 жыл бұрын
159 people want to rule the universe.
@NEMZOOO12 жыл бұрын
I GENUINLY DONT UNDERSTAND HOW ANYONE CAN DISLIKE THIS ....
@ajawam11 жыл бұрын
That's just silly- perfect tone, amazing rhythm, let alone the harmonic part. I stand by my prior comment - the next Segovia.
@cygnus5311 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant! So glad I found this gem. I love his facial expressions as he plays, you can tell he so loves what he does, much like Tommy Emmanuel does.
@shaneowen32906 жыл бұрын
Why am I just now seeing this
@opinionsonmovies3 жыл бұрын
This song got me through some really tough times. Thank you Andy for sharing this gem with the rest of us🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@derk8908 жыл бұрын
Damn, Samwell Tarly can PLAY.
@dpcsoup048 жыл бұрын
M'ladys White Knight nice
@liah90927 жыл бұрын
Devon Campbel
@lepassant4787 жыл бұрын
Can't tell but you made my day
@tonycronin12796 жыл бұрын
You merciless B#stard you`ve wrecked it forever with that comment. LMAO!! ;)
@vincentjames72105 жыл бұрын
Oh my...
@superbatfirenze6 жыл бұрын
I Love you man, you do magic with that guitar....i found this version and i sung over it...man, i had tears in my eyes and my voice almost chocked from emotions....you did a wonderful job, i thank you from the bottom of my heart
@tuncayarig10 жыл бұрын
perfect cover! Tears for fears
@stacyedwards6969 жыл бұрын
Thank you KZfaq for the MyMix arrangements of playlists. JUST WONDERFUL.
@lavoisierhobbes16077 жыл бұрын
This guy must be intelligent. There's no way this much creativity and skill could be present in someone with an IQ less than 120
@ztrbl5267 жыл бұрын
Lavoisier Hobbes im not saying he's not intelligent but there is alot people who devote almost their entire lives for guitar and can even be better than him and still be unintelligent
@lavoisierhobbes16077 жыл бұрын
I wasn't really referencing skill, but creativity. He writes his own pieces (obviously this one is a cover) and all of them are musically interesting.
@ztrbl5267 жыл бұрын
Lavoisier Hobbes enough practice becomes skill more practice and the guitar becomes a part of you and that being said you now know the ins and outs of your guitar then it becomes creativity
@lavoisierhobbes16077 жыл бұрын
I would agree with everything there up until the leap to creativity. There have been average guitarists who were creative (Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, Neil Young), master guitarists who were creative (Hendrix, Bruce Cockburn), and skilled guitarists without any real musicality (Yngwie Malmsteen, other guitar robots). There's a certain gift for composition that some people have and some don't, independent of their proficiency with an instrument.
@ztrbl5267 жыл бұрын
+Lavoisier Hobbes sorry i haven't commented in awhile went on a vacation, but anyways i guess your right but then again im only speaking from experience plus idk half these guitarists but if you probably mention what band they play in or whatever (sorry i do listen to bands but I don't actually know the names of all of them XD) I'd probably sorta maybe know them lol but anyways what i mean by experience (and im teaching myself guitar btw) i mean the more i learned the more creative I've got i mean alot of the songs i learned are from tabs and it's pretty hard reading and memorizing fingerstyle tabs but once i learn them i start making variations of the song and the tabs only becomes inspiration now, but i guess that's what i mean by creativity, but your right aswell cause I've always been called a creative kid, (my love for legos and Bionicles back then cannot be explained lol) so I guess that's where the intelligence is and natural talent came along i guess that why my parents supported me on playing guitar aswell
@Jmlmud12 жыл бұрын
Not only is this guy extremely talented, but his songs are very entertaining to listen to. Many people have talent but write... boring songs. I love this guy's writing.
@lickshoe20048 жыл бұрын
Keep practicing, don't worry you will get better!! ;)
@904Anonymous8 жыл бұрын
lmfao I'm sure you're better huh? hahahahahaha
8 жыл бұрын
f@ckin& troll!!!
@lickshoe20048 жыл бұрын
Simple Definition of sarcasm: The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to be funny.
8 жыл бұрын
+Dan Reed then, you are not a troll, you are a funny angel. Cheers 😀
@louisdemutis105511 жыл бұрын
One of the best interpretations of any song I have heard. Great rhythm and beat.
@invictuz48038 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, but either there's some extra strokes coming from a separate track, the video is lagging, or he has more than 5 fingers on his right hand. Can't tell!
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@nominomi62803 жыл бұрын
My husband was a fan,we went to see Andy in Glasgow, I am now a fan, he can play a tune😊
@josemanuel52057 жыл бұрын
who else was singing along?
@jasonmelick5876 жыл бұрын
Perfectly captures the airy ambience and kinetic nature of the original while adding a little something extra on top. Would love to hear TFF sing with this as the backing.
@miguelrodfher10 жыл бұрын
Please good sir, make a rendering of Michael Jackson's Human Nature please! After hearing this I believe that you probably would make a version that would be remembered through ages
@petermorello10518 жыл бұрын
Andy, you are one of the most brilliant and talented guitarists! Seeing you play is inspirational! You rock!
@baptistetho44327 жыл бұрын
Mr robot ;)
@peternemeth17776 жыл бұрын
Baptiste Tho rather mr. soul.
@tristaryul10 жыл бұрын
Unique.... he plays all these different music which blend into one and makes you believe that the guitar sings this is mind blowing incredible
@ashleybolton622811 жыл бұрын
I want every song I hear for the rest of my life to be played by this man. I love you, Andy McKee. I couldn't help but notice you weren't wearing a wedding ring...
@esp_094 жыл бұрын
literally every single one of your songs is it's own unique masterpiece
@stefj966011 жыл бұрын
douceur et légèreté, tout en gardant ce rythme, juste fabuleux! merci
@rydersnight4 жыл бұрын
The best arrangements in my lifetime are played by this man. ✌💗🎼
@Thegr8one36513 жыл бұрын
Saw this video last night, and have pretty much replayed this song a kazillion times by now! Pure Awesomeness!!
@the.mr.beacher3 жыл бұрын
I bought the sheet music for this 3 years ago (thanks Andy), took one look, and wound up in the psych ward for a while. This is crazy good!
@mikelambino10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy McKee, that was time well spent! Great cover.
@rubilovesmusic Жыл бұрын
This is the cover i saw that got me into fingerstyle guitar when I was 18 many years back …love this song
@PeterKosenko2 жыл бұрын
This is a perfect solo guitar arrangement of the song. And the tone is wonderful. Ah!
@jasonfrazier43844 жыл бұрын
Andy McKee you sir are inspiring and a guitar legend Thank you so much
@bh19356 жыл бұрын
Not sure one can really learn to be this good. This pure god given talent
@iHeartIndieGames7 жыл бұрын
I come back to this every now and again when I need some cheering up.
@jimhowland89654 жыл бұрын
Flared frets. Awesome! Andy is sooo good. The harmonics lead-in for the bridge are fantastic.
@Luffy34609 жыл бұрын
8,575 people have good taste in music. Down with the crap they put on the radio, this is what deserves a place there.
@joekingrodriguez79355 жыл бұрын
Nice , no one can do it like Andy....the main one to do it mainstream ...its been 13 yrs since I first saw ya.....hope for many more
@ChristianGuynn4 жыл бұрын
I love this version more every time I watch it, which is like a dozen times per year.
@speakyourmind_tv3 жыл бұрын
I'll be back in 500 years in another body to cherish his music.
@alfredschmidt99998 жыл бұрын
Incredible, absolutely incredible. Look at his eyes when he is playing! He plays with surgical precision. Saw him in Bremen/Germany this year, but never heard this one before from him. Awesome!!!
@maxi45tours123 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful acoustic cover of this song
@jam2music11 жыл бұрын
Blown away..This is fantastic cover of "Tears for Fear" Incredibly smooth and just flows..Great song and great job on playing it!
@royleevaughn2990 Жыл бұрын
Just beautifull music. Thank you so much!
@dagoelius5 жыл бұрын
Has been my ringtone for many years.
@timperry91197 жыл бұрын
Welcome to your life..... Greatest opening line to song in the Hx of music!
@joshkenovan78767 жыл бұрын
I accidentally clicked on this video. I'm proud to say that this is one of the best KZfaq accidental clicks I've ever made. I'm thoroughly impressed.
@clunkymonk12 жыл бұрын
I love that this song has an edited, professional-looking video. It's a deserving song.
@Exit3112 жыл бұрын
Watching this video is one of the things I do when I need my faith in humanity restored
@dlc111910 жыл бұрын
I wish Andy would record Duane Allman's 'Little Martha', but until then, this is a shot of pure joy
@qmento3 жыл бұрын
I finally set my mind on trying to play your arrangement of this song. Thank you Andy, dunno why, but it's uplifting to hear your cover and my humble attempts to try and copy it. Brings me joy every day.
@Niavy644 жыл бұрын
I realized only now that this is a cover. It is so well done and so musical, groovy, that I thought it was an original song. Pardon me, I don't know well English speaking classic songs, yet this one is.
@chiyonakagawa616 жыл бұрын
凄ーい‼️✨素敵ー‼️💗 素晴らしいとしか言いようがない👏
@frvr10489 жыл бұрын
Whoa! the bridge was totally in harmonics!! What the...? Awesome.
@nolee45805 жыл бұрын
I can play up to 2:27,but after that I'm at a lost,I can not bring the sound out from my guitar,and I've been trying to learn it for too long now. Andy McKee is a true master
@BookooZenny12 жыл бұрын
Haha that little smile at the end ... "Heh, that was pretty good =)"
@mitchguitarable13 жыл бұрын
who needs a band when you sound like that....AMAZING harmonics!!!