Original video full-length Miguel Montalban performing classic Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits in Oxford Street London.
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@eadweard.5 ай бұрын
This guy knows all the chords.
@qwanathomas7355 ай бұрын
He's a musical genius.
@thenotanclan5 ай бұрын
That’s because he’s guitar George - and you really should check him out
@ryandillon50975 ай бұрын
He’s got a daytime job, but he’s doing alright
@peterjongsma32215 ай бұрын
@@ryandillon5097 He makes quite a scene.
@user-nb9pc6ie4z5 ай бұрын
Doesn’t give a damn about any trumpet playing band
@DanielShepherd-rp6pv6 күн бұрын
To the guy who said he loses the song, you are one dimensional this young man has world class ability he stays in cord the whole time. He can play his guitars from anywhere on this planet and be a guitar god. I have never seen or heard anyone play to the level at his age ever. Thank you bro for sharing your unbelievable talent.
@jamesfloyd18644 ай бұрын
Unbelievable!!!!!!!! One of the best pickers I've ever seen. Great version and not a lick missed. I'm 82 years old, but I had that one cranked up and couldn't keep my eyes off those gifted hands. Thank you, young man for that performance. If I ever get to London...........
@cesarealt56154 ай бұрын
Very Great version. However .... Please.. Paco de Lucia He Is the PICKER..
@ThuderDuck2 ай бұрын
He missed every single lick in the song, this wasn’t sultans of swing, this was someone improvising over the backing track.
@jamesfloyd18642 ай бұрын
@@ThuderDuck It must have taken you a while to figure that out.
@ThuderDuck2 ай бұрын
@@jamesfloyd1864 the length of the clip, it was impressive just not Sultans of swing.
@gcruishank96635 ай бұрын
Stunning performance. Don’t think I would be able to walk by if I heard this going on. REALLY great playing.
@banginghats25 ай бұрын
Yeah, I couldn't believe so many walked past looking oblivious.
@jamesfloyd18644 ай бұрын
No kidding! Oblivious to one of the best performances they will ever hear live. I would have been reaching for a $20 to throw in the box.
@JimmyTing-mv9xv3 ай бұрын
🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂@@banginghats2
@faithismespeaks68482 ай бұрын
@@banginghats2 , Probably the same mindless sheep that took the poison jab.
@sharoncroker74165 ай бұрын
How can anyone walk past this guy when he is playing. What an extraordinary talent!
@MrGarydaverocks5 ай бұрын
peeps dont have time for talent anymore,throw away world :(
@_portsmyth5 ай бұрын
Yeah when you can record it and profit off of their performance instead!?
@lrdisco20054 ай бұрын
That is what I was thinking
@dannyzuehlsdorf36972 ай бұрын
if you're bus is coming you don't have time for street punks playing guitars
@MrGarydaverocks2 ай бұрын
Sad world and you don't help....
@Keith-M5 ай бұрын
The most unique arrangement of this song I have ever heard. He truly made it his own.
@krugu15 ай бұрын
it’s amazing, check out the one from Lucas Imbiriba, it’s absolutely amazing too
@tamasvarga98625 ай бұрын
this is not an arrangement, it's random improvisation
@Keith-M5 ай бұрын
@@tamasvarga9862 Even better!
@suzettebavier44124 ай бұрын
Yes, yes, YES
@user-pv5gj1rt5h4 ай бұрын
what arrangement ? it is only scales up and down
@jeffreymorris115 ай бұрын
I have had the good fortune to witness Miguel live on Oxford St. Phenomenal!!
@karenlauricella49763 ай бұрын
Your so lucky from me in Australia 🇦🇺
@jeffreymorris113 ай бұрын
@@karenlauricella4976 Thanks for your thoughts. He is a maestro! Imagine Miguel playing within the iconic public precincts of Australia!
@jnow695 ай бұрын
Many of us who play guitar, play that way - in our dreams! Miguel, thank you; truly inspiring.
@zibam9822 ай бұрын
I never played a guitar but ;ikr to hear from people who do. Thx.
@bytheway3333 ай бұрын
I was just …”steppin’ out of the rain to watch the jazz go down”…and heard this amazing guy! God bless you! 🌿🌻🌿❤️❤️❤️
@stevenscott66585 ай бұрын
I have heard a few guitar players do this song. This guy's variety of interpretations of the licks in the solo and the variations in tone and dynamics is absolutely stunning. SO many colours and emotions. Beautiful!
@qwanathomas7355 ай бұрын
Someone that talented playing guitar and some people are just walking by, unbelievable.
@thecrimsonking1875 ай бұрын
I don't want to take anything away from the performance, but I have to recommend a guitarist who also played it. The boy is unbelievable. But this one is absolutely top class: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qblhirx62sXLcWg.html
@joec-hd6dc4 ай бұрын
I truly love a player that can take an icon song and make it their own. Outstanding 👍. jm2c 😊
@suzettebavier44124 ай бұрын
Perfectly said 🤌
@suzettebavier44124 ай бұрын
@@joec-hd6dc Agree 👍
@amberglowphoto4 ай бұрын
I'm sitting on the bus, listening to this with a tear in my eye and a big stupid grin on my face at how insanely good he is.
@brucewilson19586 ай бұрын
I have enjoyed the original many times and many fine covers. I have never heard a guitarist take and bend and push and attack it anything close to this Cat. Truly EXTRAORDINARY. BRAVO.
@stevescontriano8605 ай бұрын
Is it a GOD Thing ?
@DennisVernier5 ай бұрын
It's funny how people critique this so differently. People that can't play fast accurately want to say it's awful. Others want to say it's genius. When it comes to music, everybody wants to be an expert. Just my thoughts.
@rudedogg062 ай бұрын
I’ve been a Dire Straits, Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani fan for years, but that was absolutely up there with all of them. Incredible.
@kiiingst0nАй бұрын
Mark Knopfler you mean, if you're naming the guys.
@rudedogg06Ай бұрын
@@kiiingst0n well, obviously. The other three only play under their own names.
@consciousequusАй бұрын
Same. Agreed
@newenglander45135 ай бұрын
I must have heard this song a million times, it is my all time favourite. Dire Straits live version off the incredible Alchemy album is the best I reckon. But this young bloke has breathed another type of fire into it and it sounds absolutely magic. Great guitar work, I'm sure Knopfler would nod his head and approve.👍
@andrewwilks27004 ай бұрын
I've got several versions, Album, Live Aid, Mandela's birthday and they're all great but Alchemy takes the cake for sure.
@ThuderDuck2 ай бұрын
It really hits my cringe button when people talk on behalf of the opinion of others. This is not sultans of swing, the only thing that sounded like it was the backing track, it was just improvisation. Great playing but not Sultans of swing.
@delinquense2 ай бұрын
Correct u are ... as for the tone, almost closer to Eric Johnson. There's tons of videos out there that are way closer to SoS
@delinquense2 ай бұрын
Wow! Now that's impressive. Not the guitarist ... but listening to the song a million times. By my account, that's 22 years and a Guiness Book of Records entry, assuming 12 hours per day.
@gdok60882 ай бұрын
Mark Knofler is a guitar genius. This guy isn't.
@skepticusmaximus1844 ай бұрын
I'm awarding you 9 out of 10 Knopflers. Knopflers are my new standard units of guitar skill. Well done. 👋👋👋👋👋👋
@u.v.s.55832 ай бұрын
That's a lot of Knopflers!
@AlvaroFdezRАй бұрын
Hahahahha love this new standard
@skepticusmaximus184Ай бұрын
@AlvaroFdezR A couplle of free knopflers for you.
@voiceoftruth93585 ай бұрын
I like that he put his own twist to this classic. At first I had to look past the original, because after all Sultan of Swing is my favorite song of all time; once I got past that, I was able to truly see this young man’s talent. Well done! 👏
@Loupa575 ай бұрын
He’s a master of the art of both guitar playing and improvisation. That’s the most creative and competently performed one I’ve heard so far. Excellent.
@hm272004 ай бұрын
@@Loupa57😢
@dazvaz1448 ай бұрын
This guy is immensely talented. A virtuoso. He was truly brilliant. He's mastered that guitar 10-fold of anything I could ever do. Somebody make this guy a millionaire. Take my money.
@NicolasValentinScotland7 ай бұрын
A millionaire .. making some noise in the street copying someone else song .
@ademilsontavarespedra2187 ай бұрын
Boa Noite! Esse feito foi na Inglaterra, parabéns para o rapaz.
@steviewonderwells63587 ай бұрын
A friggen master.pure melody pure joy.as good as mark knopler or bettet.very very well played.salute brother
@steviewonderwells63587 ай бұрын
@@NicolasValentinScotlandclearly you know zero about guitar shame for you egg hed
@lesterbangs34177 ай бұрын
This video is 7-8 yrs old.
@cinnamonvic05 ай бұрын
Sultans of Swing and Mark Knoplfer continue to haunt and inspire generations to come 👏👏🙂
@drewdundon74064 ай бұрын
Free music from a genius player and the crowd just hustles on by.
@78matt4 ай бұрын
He butchered the song with his skill.
@drewdundon74064 ай бұрын
@@78matt Butchered? I checked your channel to hear you play it better. Nothing posted. Any plans to deliver your cover?
@sangammukherjee3 ай бұрын
@@78matt we all know u can't play
@frgleeАй бұрын
But the one man band By the quick lunch stand He was playing real good, for free. … Nobody stopped to hear him Though he played so sweet and high They knew he had never Been on their t.v. So they passed his music by (Joni Mitchell, Really Good for Free)
@alancharles67895 ай бұрын
I had thought I had maxed out on this song. I never thought I’d ever hear anyone that would make me feel I was hearing for the first time again. An astonishing talent and I think he always keeps his thumb braced behind the neck! I reckon he has been classically trained. No matter what a brilliant performance!
@ach313374 ай бұрын
I'm sure you've heard Lucas Imbiriba's version, but if not you need to.
@davidwiggin45722 ай бұрын
I've been watching this performance over and over and over.......and over for a few years now. Miguel is clearly a virtuous of the first order. I am so appreciative for his talent and his dedication to his craft. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@importdoc75 ай бұрын
Just learning to play the drums over the last few years. I can only imagine how wonderful it must feel to be able to play at that level and express yourself through an instrument that way. I’ve been watching this kid for several years. Sad to see so many people Walking by that do not appreciate this kind of talent. We are all too busy in this world.
@johnr88205 ай бұрын
Just keep practicing hard and listening to all kinds of music and you’ll get there one day! I, on a similar journey with guitar. I want to be able to unlock my musical potential to be able to play anything I want to and improvise beautiful and tasteful melodies and ideas!
@importdoc75 ай бұрын
@@johnr8820 agreed. Cheers on your journey
@Cherbear6094 күн бұрын
This man is far more talented than most, quite unique! 💐
@kimmokoolwtf5 ай бұрын
I really love to watch an artist who loves his music, his instrument. His passion is so clear to be seen. What a talented soul. ❤
@jamesstephen76407 ай бұрын
Words fail me that was a masterclass just outstanding what a talent
@michaelmisczuk11887 ай бұрын
It sounds to my barely experienced ear (next to him) that there is a classical influence in his version. It's beautiful.
@nforne4 ай бұрын
Yes, definitely. He must have learned classical guitar at some point.
@davetaylor47417 ай бұрын
What a wonderful version of an iconic song. So many try to copy the original. This is anything but. Fantastic.
@rad31456 ай бұрын
I met this guy and witness him playing on the street of oxford. Amazing talent. He had his own recorded cd and bought them there.
@ken0715588 ай бұрын
I’m just floored by this interpretation of a classic rock song. Keep going cause I’m completely mesmerized.
@robertkreamer75226 ай бұрын
So many just rush by hurry up to no where of particular importance and miss this incredible young man’s talent . Sad that most peoples lives are so vapid that they don’t stop to listen .
@philpaths85366 ай бұрын
Cela me choque toujours aussi
@satanssurfer59656 ай бұрын
This guy would stop me in my tracks.
@one43206 ай бұрын
I had a dentist appointment, gimme a break.
@rayray86876 ай бұрын
@robertkreamer7522: Most people have a job of their own with a short lunch break and a family to feed. If you stopped to listen to every average street performer in Soho you wouldn’t likely have a job for long.
@222rich6 ай бұрын
@@rayray8687 average lol
@PK-cj1pg4 ай бұрын
He and guitar are one! The swift and flawless fingers movement!
@RtaniDean6 ай бұрын
Wow. Mesmerizing. This guitarist is simply magical. The music breathes through his entire being. Pure beauty 🎵💎💚
@Crytoma5 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing. Grinning side to side from this performance.
@albertlye77095 ай бұрын
Gives me goosebumps listening and watching him burned through his guitar . He's on a different level compared to so many of the baskers i've watched and listened to .
@robertbaisagale16856 ай бұрын
Ruthless ,fearless, magical and mesmerising with that beautiful guitar
@tonya54684 ай бұрын
This young man is brilliant! Well done!
@pascaldaviken16411 ай бұрын
Définitively The Best Version i've heard Of this Wonderfull Song !! Thank you Miguel ... Your arrangements and technics are "Out Of This World"
@inavanzetten56597 ай бұрын
Yes it is ❤❤
@donkeevney6 ай бұрын
No way.
@Kroelle727 ай бұрын
Miguel, thanks. I just love that interpretation of yours.. You’re so gifted, keep it up
@markfalshaw-gv9im3 күн бұрын
WOW,This fella will get better and better ,not easy playing outside in a busy London ,really good 😊
@nelson19536 ай бұрын
This guy shows the essencial of the tune itself not trying to emulate the original 'cause no one can be Mark Knopfler of course. 👏👏👏
@peterdunn27049 ай бұрын
This guy is completely amazing!!!!! What a talent. A version of 'brothers in arms' by mark knopfler would be fantastic by this dude!!!?? Keep it up
@manelgene92295 ай бұрын
Extraordinary! An original and fantastic version. Congratulations from Barcelona
@youareveryundude4 ай бұрын
absolutely stunning... Mark Knopfer would be proud of it and would definitely stop to check out what's possible with his composition...
@lococholo28576 ай бұрын
That was frkn awesome!!! What a performance... Rock away bro
@jimdowns113511 ай бұрын
Man your work is so flawless. Absolutely awesome!
@spacemarine82895 ай бұрын
Imagine being Mark Knopfler and hearing this talented young guy play his interpretation of something you created a long time ago when you were once young.
@johnwhite21432 ай бұрын
Damn this guy nailed it, knows the whole fretboard an every chord possible and fast hands too, great picking 👌😁
@Easyrider.692 ай бұрын
Brilliant, its great to young people playing talent like that, hope he's in a band, he needs to be more than just a busker, he's to good.
@pipfox78342 ай бұрын
Check out Andy Salvanos, plays the Chapman stick with finesse: proud to call himself a busker. Full time for many years before 2020
@paradisewildchild4 ай бұрын
I don't see any guitarist in the video. I see a magician ❤
@theeventhorizon-valebridge95127 ай бұрын
Utterly fantastic! Raw talent!
@AlanAttack5 ай бұрын
Had to watch this before New Year…. It’s easily the best Guitar mightyness…Miguel…. Showing everyone who’s boss…🤟 love ye Miguel
@srinivasvaranasi16457 ай бұрын
A lovely adaptation. Beautifully rendered.
@Somewhere7257 ай бұрын
He definitely has talent and will be spotted by those looking for a lead guitarist.
@jenniferbent12757 ай бұрын
Awesome talent......wish you all the best in life.
@giuseppepeppe1421Ай бұрын
Ancora dopo 50 volte non mi sono stancato di ascoltarlo...... Fenomeno Puro
@bulletproofairАй бұрын
People coming into comments to bash the guy...meanwhile, guarantee most the haters can't even manage to play a vanilla Smoke on the Water 😂. He makes this guitar sing in his own way and isn't looking to just play a cover. Wonderfully executed.
@chantalbessette38447 ай бұрын
Excellent!!!! bravo.....
@Ferpinone5 ай бұрын
Una extraordinaria versión que con los toques flamencos lleva a los "sultanes" a otra dimensión. Enhorabuena.
@Vangough7924 ай бұрын
Hearing this on the street would make my day
@larsekman53874 ай бұрын
But wouldnt be in time to work
@doug_14897 ай бұрын
Very good player, the reality is and I can tell you this as a luthier, there are lots of these guys...phenomenally good and can't even get session jobs because there are too many and so much talent out there, they end up on the street, keeping Sultans alive with a twist of rock! 🤘
@williamallfrey5777 ай бұрын
Best chance of getting a gig is being a drummer, followed by bass. I once said to a guy in a guitar shop, "I bet you sell 6 guitars for every bass." He replied, "More like 26 for every bass"
@doug_14897 ай бұрын
@@williamallfrey577 Its true, love making bass guitars, always laminated neck through with lots of bone and 400 year old fret board or something exotic
@markcruse8717 ай бұрын
He played in the Blues & Rock big weekender at Skegness, fantastic
@eugenebuckley76577 ай бұрын
Unfortunately you're right.A man with his exceptional talent should be playing to huge audiences worldwide who would appreciate his genius
@David-ti9be7 ай бұрын
Sergovia of rock
@locker605 ай бұрын
Wonderful reminds me of a young SRV such control and emotion in his playing. Bravo❤
@denniskee4 ай бұрын
At first when i see the title of this favarite song, i thot this is just another normal cover, until i get in to watch and could not believe how this is played to another new level that nobody could even come close to his talent!
@TrustworthyFella5 ай бұрын
I'm not gonna say he's the best ever, but i would definitely stop walking and chill there! Then join in for a llittle appreciation/the applause
@mawkongenterprises40608 ай бұрын
Excellent play. Very talented guy. Keep it up
@stonemdrmdr83157 ай бұрын
This guy needs to be on a mega stage……amazing
@johnbotsford6897Ай бұрын
Awesome! Left me wanting to hear him play Clifs of Dover.
@zarkadiusz1233 ай бұрын
I've seen this performance 4 or more years ago and still love it.
@FourMaxK16 ай бұрын
Excellent interpretation of Sultans of Swing!!!
@andrewmaloney92016 ай бұрын
Excellent, Miguel! Absolutely fantastic to heart and to see you play and perform this piece of music so effortlessly!!! Loved it!!!! Well Done!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I Appreciate Your Playing Very Much! And May God Continue To Bless You Even More So! Great Work!!!!
@tonygodino4667Ай бұрын
Felicidades Miguel ROLISSIMA eres músico de altura.
@Toroloko4442 ай бұрын
he is a beast, but still waiting for sultans of swing
@mauricioflores43638 ай бұрын
Super I have noo words to describe it super compadre!!!!!🎉
@bufenuf6426 ай бұрын
Sultry. Slick. Suave. A great rendition by a very talented artist who happens to play guitar!
@lawrenceentwistle48862 ай бұрын
A truly epic version loved every minute, such a fantastic version . Why is everyone in such a hurry they missed a epic .
@OswaldoLafee2 ай бұрын
what an incredible talent, humanity Rejoice!
@pitoyfabs8528 ай бұрын
Amazing sir you're the best guitar man.❤❤
@Fulkumnuts8 ай бұрын
Brilliant 👏😊no more words needed 👏🙌👌
@frgleeАй бұрын
Brings tears to my eyes - so beautiful
@victorianliАй бұрын
Также
@patricedauguet95382 ай бұрын
Unbelivable performance. I ignored the famous solo was possible using a mediator. But it seems that this guy have no limit. Respect.
@vicar536 ай бұрын
Una maravillosa interpretación libre del tema, gran talento. Bravo.
@jdsalbion9 ай бұрын
The guys who leave "Don't go boys. Sultans only ever gets BETTER!" 😂
@ronverb44672 ай бұрын
Such a great rendition of one of the best songs ever!! You have some serious talent young man and its Fuckin Great to see, especially nowadays. (i'm a long time guitar player as well) I think your going somewhere if you keep doin what your doin. Keep up the good work
@woodynz7076Ай бұрын
We come here knowing its not going to be the same but a fresh outlook using the tune with complete expressing its great i really Love this and other artists covers plus new creations keep it up Life is Bright
@ademilsontavarespedra2187 ай бұрын
Boa Noite! Esse feito foi apresentado na Inglaterra, ótimo profissional, toca muito bem.
@ClaudeDavid517 ай бұрын
Just awesome rendition of Sultans of Swing
@user-vt1pu7ce8o5 ай бұрын
Guitar George in the background holding himself back from Dad dancing to a classic. Amazing cover yet Knopfler hard to replicate. Thanks!
@hervehenry3614 ай бұрын
I can tell you how much i enjoyed hearing your interpretation. So good !!!
@antoniogonzaganeto9588 ай бұрын
Show show show 👏, extraordinário de Manaus Amazonas Brasil saudações Gonzaga bravíssimo demais maravilhosa interpretação arranjo arrazoou
@dougdonaho8 ай бұрын
🎉F’ing Amazing🎉
@jesusdiaz76772 ай бұрын
The spirit of Django/Grapelli lives on. No disrespect intended. Phenomenal playing, MM!
@leenadalutti66944 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning performance. It would be a travesty to just walk past. Music is the soul of life.
@stevepaul342211 ай бұрын
AWESOME!!!
@tamibrink85695 ай бұрын
Love every note you play ❤
@mickball613422 күн бұрын
Bravo, Miguel! This is a sensational interpretation, played by a virtuoso with fingers made of lightning. I think Mark Knopfler would agree.
@sallybutton62372 ай бұрын
Thank you sweetheart, that was absolutely beautiful, took me right back to my youth & so many happy days 💖⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@TygerLili9 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! KEEP IT UP! Great style. You show your HEART IS IN YOUR MUSIC! OMG! Where did you come from? Definitely one of a kind!! 😊❤🙋🏽♀️🐇👍🏽🎼🎸🎵🎶
@ianmurray92017 ай бұрын
Very good playing
@imnomode1618Ай бұрын
One word AMAZING 🤩🤩
@bronislawbez50517 ай бұрын
To jest gra na gitarze .Wielkie brawa.Pozdrowienia z Polski
@goodhands714 ай бұрын
The best cover i've ever eared!! This guy will become a legend!!!