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Sultans of swing - Unemployed Vancouver busker makes Knopfler's jaw drop (please support)
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Күн бұрынIf you enjoyed this, please check out the support links below. Have not played outside since sept 2019. I also suffered a serious brain aneurysm early April 2021. Music is my only income. Gigs don’t exist anymore in Vancouver.
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Some facts about busking:
1) Street playing is not all fun and games and dancing kids. Doing this for 7 years. I regularly face not only verbal abuse, but physical assault as I work a few blocks from downtown eastside Vancouver, one of the worst areas in all of North America. I'm surrounded by addicts, drunks, and people who should be in mental homes.
2) I'm unemployed. All live music including busking, is banned. I lost all work last year and received ZERO compensation. I had a very bad year in 2020, came out of a depression in dec 2020, then had a serious brain aneurysm early April 2021. I’m lucky to be alive.
4) I'm a musician that writes his own music for 20 years. Check out my bandcamp page to see what I can really do with a guitar. 500 albums of original instrumentals.
5) It's a lot of unpaid work to post these videos all the time so please try to help me keep the channel going. Many thanks to those that have supported me! It means a lot!
6) I get asked this 100 times a day so here's the answer: I play on the street and not in a band because all the clubs closed years ago. I used to lead many bands from 2006 to 2018. That's all gone. It's also a lot more hassle, and less money, to run a band than play by myself.
7) I get asked this 100 times a day. "Why don't you try a better spot?" THIS is the best spot. How do I know? I've tried all of them. This spot is even better than Granville Island which is all tourists. Vancouver does not have many spots to play. Maybe 3-4 downtown. I have to go where traffic is heaviest or you make no money. Playing on beaches and parks or near homes, condos, apt buildings, is forbidden. This is the main transit hub of trains/seabus and also walkway for the convention centre as well as heavily touristed gastown.
Anyone who has music work to offer can contact me at shatnershairpiece@yahoo.com. Do not send me your offers to sell your crap apps or software. It will go straight into the trash.
First day of busking season at the Vancouver seabus terminal. What better way to start than this classic from 1978. Nailing the Knopfler tone with fingers and Parker Mojo. Not a straight copy. I am improvising all over the place. Also, for the rabble that likes to scream 'clickbait!' in fury, mashing that thumb down button at lightning speed, how much did you pay to watch? I don't make a cent off youtube video, regardless how many views they get. Feel joy because your view sends more money to Mk, and we know he needs it more than I do. If the title offends you, please contact me and I will paypal you $25 for the rip off. Look at the publication date. This video has sat in the youtube toilet for FOUR YEARS with 47 views and all of a sudden started getting hits early 2021, so I would call that some mighty slow clickbait. If you mention the word ‘clickbait’ you will be banned and deleted.
If you actually take a title like this seriously, I have a bridge to sell you. If Knopfler's jaw is all you care about, then I suggest subbing to his channel and perhaps writing him for a photo of his jaw dropping, then you can hold it up to your face while you watch this video. If you get that easily upset at an unemployed busker who spent 48 years playing guitar, 15 years posting 1000 videos on youtube before even being seen, and busks for seven years on the most dangerous street in Canada, just put on your grinch costume full time and go step on some baby chicks.
@druhmah 3 жыл бұрын
I used to be in a band with this guy, was a fun experience we did some crazy eclectic instrumental versions of songs no one played in the first place, nice to see him getting props, great player
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
hey Curtis, long time no see. how are you doing?
@bubbaray575 3 жыл бұрын
This is the true test a former band mate reaching out very quickly with his stamp of approval, that speaks volumes. Seen a lot of wannabes and those with loads of talent but no dedication. This man has the talent bolstered with decades of pressing in to be the absolute best he can be; THAT is what sets him apart from most. Still hard to see all this people walking by totally oblivious.
@oleggorky906 2 жыл бұрын
@@bubbaray575 When you’re unemployed and homeless you’re invisible, that’s why they’re walking past. But if someone was there with a film crew and a camera they will get the money out ... and only then, because it’s all about them.
@EPICSOUNDTRAX 2 жыл бұрын
@@oleggorky906 very well said.
@brokenangel2224 2 жыл бұрын
He's AMAZING!!!
@Smells-like-foxes-piss 3 жыл бұрын
He knows all the chords, and definitely makes it cry and sing.
@andrewmillar8153 3 жыл бұрын
👏👏😁🤭
@snakeriverfisher 3 жыл бұрын
hell yeah that was great
@jwaj 3 жыл бұрын
It’s got rhythm but it’s not strictly rhythm
@bobhook336 3 жыл бұрын
He just plays them in the wrong order
@jeffcahill5722 2 жыл бұрын
He does
@bimbobaggypants4820 2 жыл бұрын
There's something seriously wrong when people like the Kardashians are famous and make millions and you get talented people like this man playing on the street.
@andygogocomics 2 жыл бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly.
@davidmandelstamm8725 2 жыл бұрын
The Kardashians, etc. are members of "The Club". They're put in front of the public to serve as "influencers" and push political agendas! As such, they are relentlessly promoted, whilst those of real talent so often remain unknown.
@virkon3208 2 жыл бұрын
American culture is an absolute dumpster fire of nothingness.
@hopefullyeducational1559 2 жыл бұрын
Truly
@brokenangel2224 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree!!
@MoltenSnowball 2 жыл бұрын
How can someone walk past what is the cleanest cover of Sultans of swing I've ever heard and not stop and listen
@dinos7318 Жыл бұрын
exactly what i was thinking
@simonlinser8286 11 ай бұрын
Idk maybe they got shit to do... or it's awkward like you know the dude wants money...or he might be playing that for 20 minutes... so when you stop you're his audience and if you want to leave you have to abruptly walk away... plus you can still hear it while you're walking so basically that is his audience. I'm sure he doesn't care
@groundbeef662 11 ай бұрын
@@simonlinser8286yep I'm broke so no money to give him. I might hang around and pretend I'm waiting for someone though😂
@tonto2009 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Vancouver and have walked by when he is playing. I always stop and have missed a few busses over the years listening to him
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to meet you, fellow traveller. maybe one day we will meet again!
@vantastroganoff4370 3 жыл бұрын
Yes we all see him But to some we must stop everyday Oh yes PEOPLE so mundane Playin that tune since 2007 Dread playin "no woman no cry" we must stop 100 times
@robgrey2480 3 жыл бұрын
'buses'
@tonto2009 3 жыл бұрын
@@robgrey2480 Yes. Grade 9 was my senior year !!
@melindawilliams1833 3 жыл бұрын
I would miss many busses!
@happysawfish 3 жыл бұрын
I've been a student of the guitar for, er, 41 years now. Let me you, tell this man is a MASTER. What is astounding to me is the complete inability of the people walking by to recognize this amazement for what it is ! Isn't life strange.
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
thanks. I agree. most people are not musicians so they have no clue on the amount of work it takes to become proficient.
@matthewjdouglas6471 3 жыл бұрын
People are strange! I agree people just dont know what they're missing
@adjo82 3 жыл бұрын
The same people who pay to download songs from "artists"who can't play instruments and don't even write their own songs, then worship them like some musical god.
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
@@leonashwell7427 Do you know what improv is? It's what all the REAL musicians do. Copying is easy, doing your own thing is not. It''s spelled 'straits'.
@JM-zq9em 3 жыл бұрын
I have found that it is hard to get people's undivided attention unless they offer it willingly and knowingly. You can be one of the best players but unless you are extremely talented at drawing people in it can be difficult for them to even notice if they aren't on the same vibrational wave as you are.
@Ramjet164 3 жыл бұрын
I’d stop and be late even if I was in a rush. Somethings in life deserve this.
@teejay5251 3 жыл бұрын
You have hit the nail on the head man .No problem
@erzahler1930 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you just have to stop and listen.
@TenPinTrucker 3 жыл бұрын
More talent in this video than the entire 2021 Grammy's performances combined.
@pauljames8642 3 жыл бұрын
Listen and wish its a gift
@dees9502 3 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@elijahhb4199 3 жыл бұрын
Cringe comment
@elijahhb4199 3 жыл бұрын
@@hiho915 for sure man...just off the top of my head Thundercat is an incredible artist with a unique brand of sound. This is some dude playing an average cover of a 40+ year old song. Makes me cringe when people act like music from the past is some sort of higher power sent from space and god. Like bro listen to somethin fresh.
@elijahhb4199 3 жыл бұрын
@@hiho915 what is your point then? I mean it pretty rich coming from you that this guy is not that listenable. I got about 5 seconds into your redemption song cover
@jotacalvo 3 жыл бұрын
The amazing thing is that he didn’t as much copy Sultans of Swing as he did completely channel Knopfler's style. Some was Knopfler, some original, but it was hard to tell where one ended and the other began. Absolutely fantastic.
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Very well said. That's taking influences but then adding my own thing. I try to do that in every empty vocal spot I can.
@nealyates8524 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on!
@DamienMcCaffery 3 жыл бұрын
Well said, so true.
@jonnyroxx7172 3 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece Love your playing! Which model Parker do you have?
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
@@jonnyroxx7172 2008 autumn burl, only 25 exist.
@justintyme5053 3 жыл бұрын
Is this chap George? He knows all the chords......... Bloody awesome.
@davidburke2132 3 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t George the guy who didn’t want to make it “cry or sing”?! 😉
@joeshmoe7967 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidburke2132 Harry perhaps? He can play the honky tonk like anything....
@davidwright7193 3 жыл бұрын
Mind he’s strictly rhythm he doesn’t want to make it cry or make it sing
@davidqueen9682 3 жыл бұрын
But Harry's got a daytime job, he's doin alright.
@boogerwelder 3 жыл бұрын
Except for that one at 1:43
@richardreinertson1335 2 жыл бұрын
You are just insanely talented. You play a lot of the original lead, but you take it WAY beyond. Blows my mind. And you are playing on the STREETS. Fucking unbelievable. I am too poor to contribute, but I have shared your video with my richer friends.
@shatnershairpiece 2 жыл бұрын
appreciate it! thanks!
@chriskalogrias926 2 жыл бұрын
In my book this guy isn't just a great guitarist like many, he is rocking and that makes all the difference...
@ScumbagWoW 3 жыл бұрын
This is the hardest anyone has ever wailed on this cover. It was not a shred cover. It was yours. Fucking nice mate. Thank you sincerely
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
thanks again. great name by the way,
@ScumbagWoW 3 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece thank you for the reply. I wish you the best of luck in getting new subscribers that are loyal and will support you through any platform they can. I hope some people stumble upon your music like myself that truly am inspired by what you do. There's a vast catalog so I have 15 years of catching up to do. Stay well
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
@@ScumbagWoW let’s see how it goes. My subs went up but views are back down as this video lost steam.
@DoctorDoom619 3 жыл бұрын
@@ScumbagWoW for a scumbag you are quite nice lol
@jacksyee 3 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece amazing, i had a bad day and now it’s not bad
@williamallen6756 3 жыл бұрын
Someone PLEASE give that man a contract.
@MrRitchie225 2 жыл бұрын
The way he made it his own with those riffs. Absolutely amazing. That tone is spot on . Effortless!
@royhsieh4307 Жыл бұрын
I have this feeling that everyone should help this man become rich, famous, or both.
@thelegendarysweendog3171 3 жыл бұрын
I am a musician and a huge Dire straits fan , and that my friend was incredible !!! Kudos to you 😊👍
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
thanks. Appreciate it,
@steevrawjers 3 жыл бұрын
incredible well done very nice
@billbarone5033 3 жыл бұрын
all these people walking by, going nowhere, stop a moment, take time , enjoy the artistry , this guy's amazing!!!
@vantastroganoff4370 3 жыл бұрын
You ever think They seem him every day Have things to do Date with dominatrix
@HilaryB. 3 жыл бұрын
@@vantastroganoff4370 then he'd move to a different place surely, fresh audience
@DingbatToast 3 жыл бұрын
He never comes by to watch me work either
@sharonrebibo6015 3 жыл бұрын
People going nowhere, Looking at nothing Till suddenly somebody Notices the lone guitarist Hears the mastery The hypnotic tone .. A miracle happens Their heart is stirred by the rhythm And they do not stare at their Cellphone. Oh mister music stop for me again Take me back to my childhood. I'll throw away these needless cares To be totally lost in the rhythm of the music. Thank you so much lone guitarist You reminded me of my humanity Once again. Here is my debt a purse of leather With golden coins Which turn into beautiful surfer's Sea-shells at sunset....
@bobbyfischer6786 3 жыл бұрын
Theyve got day time jobs, m8. They doing alright
@GS-xt8fu 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve played for years. The man can play. Love it. Absolutely wonderful.
@512Squared 3 жыл бұрын
As a Dire Straits fan I applaud that you take this classic of theirs and add your own flourishes and feeling. Maybe in the future, we will applaud players with amazing talent like you in the same way we applaud someone who interprets a piano concerto by Rachmaninoff.
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
thanks. unfortunately most see me as an evil click baiter. poor busker, can’t work, this video provides MK with more income....I know, let’s thumb it down because I didn’t see MK’s jaw drop!
@512Squared 3 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece Maybe it it gets enough clicks, MK will link it via his own channel 😎
@stevanmilenkovic7309 3 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece my guess is that anyone who understands musicality even at a low level will be blown away by what you're doing in the video, it's so good it makes the 6 minutes feel like 30 seconds and half an hour at the same time, at least that's my impression. It would make anyone who loves music instantly forget about the fucking title, the "most" you are referring to are just a bunch of internet PC warriors who can't go on with their lives without crying because of a clickbait title. If that title is what eventually brought me to this video, thank you for naming it that way!
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
@@stevanmilenkovic7309 appreciate that. The level of violence directed towards me for this title is quite amusing. One guy actually called me a piece of shit. Lol It seems to be the butterfly trigger that is setting off people who are already on the verge of a mental breakdown.
@sparkesman1980 3 жыл бұрын
Knob head.....why can't you just say he is good
@N600LW 3 жыл бұрын
This guy makes me want to pick my guitar up and never touch it again at the same time. Amazing technical ability, and soulful musicianship. Respect!
@williamallen6756 3 жыл бұрын
I have never in all my life listening to music, heard anyone play like this guy. THIS is real talent.
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You can support this channel by checking the description links for patreon, PayPal tip, and band camp, where you can download 15 years worth of my original music. I’m still banned from Busking and I make no money from KZfaq videos.
@affablecamel153 3 жыл бұрын
Why were you banned from busking?
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
@@affablecamel153 all live music and busking has been banned since 2020. Music is in its death throes.
@Mogzrl 3 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece curious as to why no money from youtube vids? cant monetise? if not why not? just v curious abt that. Amazing skills bro. Well played.
@dyspraxia_guitar7648 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mogzrl his google account has been banned from monetising years ago, its says in the description of thid video. And even if he did monetise, large majority of his videos would have that money delivered to the record labels of the songs he covers...
@torstenpearson1996 2 жыл бұрын
If I heard a Sultans jam live on a city street I’d sit and listen all day. One of my top 5 favorite songs and solos, a damn masterpiece
@willverinelipa2608 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, you have me applauding at full volume from my apartment at midnight. This interpretation of sultans would make knopfler blush. I can only dream that my playing will sound this good. Respect.
@jasonhaaksma8419 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone who “didn’t have the time “ to stop and listen for a few minutes really missed out. Could sit and listen to this sort of guitar work for hours.
@speedtrapp28 3 жыл бұрын
You must take into account.....how many of those idiots walking by actually know that amazing song???
@westindiman 3 жыл бұрын
@@speedtrapp28 Why are they idiots, can they not have their own interests, concerns and life and carry on with them or should they be lined up and shot?
@RalphReagan 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@dl3g3nd45 3 жыл бұрын
Westindieguy walked by.
@westindiman 3 жыл бұрын
@@dl3g3nd45 No I didn't, watched it to the end and I love this and Dire Straits..
@gerardstephens58 3 жыл бұрын
Terrific, fresh rendition of an all-time favorite piece. Worthy of some headphones, a dimly-lit room, and some weed. Even in my sixth decade this tune, done well, makes me close my eyes and smile.
@Sam-yx9ry 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, definitely a song you could smoke a joint to and get lost in. Probably how Knoplfer came up with the tune originally haha. I’ve only known this tune for one decade (23), but man, is it the business
@Playingwith3D 3 жыл бұрын
Just a few years behind you but with you in spirit bro.
@charleswalter2902 3 жыл бұрын
No weed, just some whiskey & in my 7th decade still gives me goosebumps.
@gerardstephens58 3 жыл бұрын
@@charleswalter2902 Purely medicinal 😉
@jonathanhandsmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, me too man.
@HughJarse1968 3 жыл бұрын
Come on, people, get your hands in your pockets for this guy! How fortunate you are to be able to watch this in person.
@jimhovater8755 3 жыл бұрын
A true artist, 'lost' in the joy of his endeavor. He is truly 'one' with his guitar.
@laidsgpr63 3 жыл бұрын
I'm just truly humbled when I see how much talent some people have !
@g.k.dickenson9259 3 жыл бұрын
The guy put "His Own Stamp" on a timeless classic. Knopfler would have approved!
@Glostahdude 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t see how all these people can walk by and not toss a few cents in.... takes balls to get out there and do that! Freakin EXCELLENT rendition by the way!!! Loved it!!
@jeffreyharper6493 2 жыл бұрын
No kidding. I could never walk by.
@FroggyTheNinja 2 жыл бұрын
Usually when street performers play this to make it "their own" they usually lose the sound of the original, but yours doesn't, nicely done!
@timange124 3 жыл бұрын
Runs home, grabs lawn chair, spends whole day watching this guy. Free concert!
@pfeerick 3 жыл бұрын
Came for the clickbait title, stayed for the skilled guitar playing and great performance. No regrets, other than the deafness of the passers by to such artistry. All the best from Australia!
@davidr.g.9118 3 жыл бұрын
Great job improvising on this.Knopfler never played it the same way everytime either.certainly mastered his style
@cfordy 2 жыл бұрын
I've never seen anyone play Sultans of swing better. Congrats man!
@nealyates8524 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, I salute you. I am a huge Mark fan, have been to watch him play at the O2 (60th birthday present) and attempted for many years to replicate his unique and awesome style (I failed lol). If he ever drops by this clip, then I'm sure his jaw will drop; he is a humble man. Keep playing my friend, you are awesome.
@shatnershairpiece 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@StephSancia 2 жыл бұрын
I don't understand it when people say they are jealous of this guy's musical talent ? I'm just watching in complete awe and admiration for the whole thing 🔥 this is just pure awesomeness 😎
@chrismantonuk 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a massive Straits and Knopfler fan since I was a kid, this was awesome. We had a trip to Vancouver planned in 2020, but all cancelled of course. When the pandemic is over we’ll be there for sure, and I hope to see you playing sir!
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Look forward to it!
@johnluk 3 жыл бұрын
I was in Art college with a girl who talked about her friend in Harlow College called Mark Knoffler who played blues guitar (not a name you would forget), it was years later that I heard ‘Sultans of Swing’ and then found out it was him playing.
@billhealey2060 3 жыл бұрын
This guy's talent is off the charts - can't believe people are walking by without stopping for a second and at least nodding in appreciation... is brilliance the new mundane now?
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Not only do they not stop, some actually scream obscenities and tell me to shut up. I interfere with their ‘standing in the bus line’ time. Once, a guy screamed at me because he was trying to have a quiet smoke. I had one old guy on a bike pass me very day and call me an asshole. A woman waiting in the bus line told me to turn it down because she was stressed and considering suicide. I recommended she get therapy, ASAP.
@RaymondBCrisp 3 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece Don't let a bunch of negative Nellies get you down! Great work, sir!
@Ghoopty 3 жыл бұрын
@@shatnershairpiece Is it Vancouver that is to blame? Never been there, just wondering...
@perrypelican9476 3 жыл бұрын
No, selfishness is the norm now. No one gives a crap about anyone else. I remember a time when I thought a lot of people were cool. Now I never cone across anyone I imagine being a good friend. Well, I'm exaggerating a bit. This guy should be a successful musician unless he has some serious problems that make it impossible, like a bad drug problem or can't get out of bed before supper time. He could make a decent living as a studio musician, if nothing else. Maybe he just got out of jail and needs some quick cash until he gets hired. I wish him well whatever it is. He has the talent. I think he is no knoffler, but it's hard to judge from one KZfaq video.
@RaymondBCrisp 3 жыл бұрын
@@perrypelican9476 Given Knopfler is ranked 12th in Guitar World's all-time rankings, I wouldn't expect him to sound THAT good. However, this fellow deserves better than the crowd that was walking by gave him. Some were trying very hard not to notice him playing, averting their eyes as they passed. I woulda pitched in a few bucks had I been walking by...I've done as much for street musicians before, especially if they sounded as good as this cat does. You are spot on with the comment about selfishness. Unfortunately, greed typically wins out over generosity.
@johnmurdoch8852 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely BRILLIANT first class.
@dynjarren8355 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t think anyone could play this classic as well as Mark Knopfler. I was wrong! This fellow is as good as the original and even adds some special licks of his own! Amazing! I am impressed! This guy is a guitar 🎸 virtuoso! I so glad someone uploaded this and captured this magic! It looks like he mounted his own Go Pro camera on the guitar 🎸! Good use of a Go Pro! The only thing he doesn’t do is sing like Mark. If he can do that too then I’ll be truly amazed. 🎸👏🏻😎
@andrewbutler1423 2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap this guy is awesome! If you saw this guy standing in line at Home Depot you would never suspect he was this talented, just looks like an average guy, then he plays this, incredible, Too cool👍🇨🇦
@TheRockMorton 3 жыл бұрын
"You feel alright when you hear that music ring" Many thanks, man. Made my rainy day bright!
@anthonydeville5976 3 жыл бұрын
All guitar. Seems like he don’t give a damn about no trumpet playing band....
@bigdaddy910 3 жыл бұрын
but strange enough I can't hear the horns blowin' that sound...
@chucksgarage7165 3 жыл бұрын
Playing guitar for his daytime job...he’s doing alright.
@ReelTimeCapt 3 жыл бұрын
No trumpet needed!
@adityaSunil95 3 жыл бұрын
He can play the Honky Tonk like anything
@rhenry7369 3 жыл бұрын
And Harry doesn't mind if he doesn't make the scene...
@kathleenwinstead1422 3 жыл бұрын
Someone please sign him on. Too much talent to let go by.
@kent.merritt 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear at least a few people applauding at the end of this piece. He should have a much bigger audience!
@Sam-yx9ry 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic performance. Slightly altered the original without losing its soul - 10/10
@TheSoundOutside 3 жыл бұрын
How can you just walk by and not notice? This guy is off the charts. I'd have gladly emptied my wallet into his guitar case and still feel like I owed him.
@goodboyringo9716 3 жыл бұрын
Because the people are cheap.
@ceklahn 3 жыл бұрын
I know right, if only he had a Patreon link in the description that you could “empty your wallet into”....
@goodboyringo9716 3 жыл бұрын
@@ceklahn ... You were one of the people just passing him on by. But you will send Trump that has done nothing , tons of money , ggg
@charlesklahn2811 3 жыл бұрын
@@goodboyringo9716 first thing dummy, not a trump fan, I actually fought for my country. Guess I am just a hater of insincere comments, which yours would align you with the big orange dope more so. “ it would have been a great donation, if only I was there, but my darn bone spur kept me from giving”Thought it funny how you were so kind to empty your wallet “if” you were there and figured I would remind you that you could via Patreon. You won’t though, just like you wouldn’t have had you walked by, also, the Beatles are way overrated.
@johnshaw873 3 жыл бұрын
@@charlesklahn2811 Good boy Ringo might be off the ark but no reason to slag the Beatles. You may not like the Beatles but they were not over rated. More than 21 #1 hits in less than 8 years and they were righting songs so fast they had to give some to other artists because they couldn’t record them all. Even when sometimes they put out more than one studio album a year.
@frederickmerle6412 3 жыл бұрын
Just like Mark Knopfler, his live version is completely different from the original and almost jammed every time. At least he is finger picking unlike most, you can’t do Knopfler justice with a plectrum.
@imaramblins 2 жыл бұрын
I would totally walk up to this guy. Get the lyrics on my phone, and be like I'll give you at LEAST $50 if you start over and I can karaoke to your playing..... I'd totally sing out the lyrics....Such a great song!
@Sam-yx9ry 3 жыл бұрын
Man, he’s doing the honky tonk - just like anything.
@williamlowe7718 3 жыл бұрын
Well, he DOES know...all the chords...so there's that...
@darthmamdouh 3 жыл бұрын
Must've been Friday night
@blademan6075 3 жыл бұрын
And he’s livin’ it up!
@mikelangelier5734 3 жыл бұрын
Haha 😆
@LeMecanoDuDimanche 3 жыл бұрын
He has no day time job, though 😢
@jacksin3323 3 жыл бұрын
I miss seeing this kinda stuff in the city. It always stopped me no matter what I needed to do. As a former recording engineer, I'd always look for talent to offer free recording to, people that deserved to have at least a 3-song ep to sell while they were doin their thing out there. I really miss the vibe this kinda stuff brings to a city. It's great.
@JonathanLukeAvery 3 жыл бұрын
You have a website ?
@jacksin3323 3 жыл бұрын
@@JonathanLukeAvery me? For recording?
@JonathanLukeAvery 3 жыл бұрын
Was just curious !
@jacksin3323 3 жыл бұрын
@@JonathanLukeAvery ohh, nah.. Unfortunately I got out of the recording business in 2011 partly due to hearing loss, partly a split with my studio co-owners. I couldn't keep up with the cost associated with running a studio. Sorry, mate. I wish I could still do what I did. I enjoyed it a lot.
@thebunnisher109 3 жыл бұрын
I remember over a decade ago in the middle of night near the water in San Francisco was one guying playing some of the best tenor saxophone I ever heard. It was surreal.
@questelohim... 2 жыл бұрын
Man to my ears this guy's playing is flawless💯❤️
@davidmandelstamm8725 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing how few people stopped to listen. Apparently, people in Vancouver (as in other big cities), are in an all-fired hurry to get nowhere fast!
@markcorbett3807 3 жыл бұрын
Oh the IRONY! Guy’s SHREDDIN’ a great old tune about heathens not appreciating good music. And the mass of Latte-Guzzlin’ Shites can’t lay a Fin on the dude?!!?! Well Done Brudda!!
@keithhartman9946 3 жыл бұрын
It ain't what they call rock n roll
@supertramp6011 3 жыл бұрын
@@keithhartman9946 you just won the comments section for me with that one bro!🤣🤣🤣👌🏴
@keithhartman9946 3 жыл бұрын
@@supertramp6011 thank you. You made my youtube day!
@sledawgpilot 3 жыл бұрын
@@keithhartman9946 perfect
@davidjohnson7484 3 жыл бұрын
And one who does is an older lady. She's got more soul in her little finger than most of the schlubs passing by.
@penguingolf2805 3 жыл бұрын
The passers by don’t even appreciate the mastery of this man. Our top educators could work a thousand years and not make the kind of money sports stars make. A naked b movie celebrity gets millions of views while news (truthful news) gets not even a tenth. Go figure. Such artistry deserves attention.
@jimmcnab8116 3 жыл бұрын
truth
@jakemcs1095 3 жыл бұрын
I understand your point but people care about what they care about and that's showbusiness. Certain things bring in money because people are willing to stop what they are doing and pay for it. I say this as a guitarist myself so I have a huge amount of respect for this guy but no one has am obligation to stop what they are doing to watch him if they don't want to
@jimmcnab8116 3 жыл бұрын
@@jakemcs1095 If my comment implied obligation then I didn't word it well enough. It wasn't that anybody would be obliged to stop and listen, but I don't know how it would be possible to not want to stop. Music is the very fibre of my soul, though so that's where my perspective is coming from. But I understand your point and I agree with you. It's not everybody's cup of tea...but his passion though and the impeccable riffs....my God! I saw Mark Knopfler life in September 2019 and this was every bit as inspiring! Cheers!
@dustermaniac 3 жыл бұрын
I am a keyboard player of classic rock for over 50 years and you sir are an extremely talented guitar player. i wish you were in California. I need another guitar in my band and you would be a perfect fit. Thanks for entertaining and dont worry about the people who ignore your talent. you will reap richly soon what the good lord has blessed you with.
@rshock 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice I like your version of this song.
@bbouchan1 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately now that popular music has been globalised, most young people don't appreciate great talent.
@ryanwood6407 3 жыл бұрын
Disagree
@SlayPlenty 3 жыл бұрын
great skill, + you don't need to be young to be ignorant of it..
@bbouchan1 3 жыл бұрын
@@SlayPlenty Sure.
@petergibbs 3 жыл бұрын
If I lived in Vancouver. I would want to just go down to the seabus station and listen live to this man playing.
@jclasala5812 3 жыл бұрын
Kudos to the dad that takes the kid back (2:50)
@grindstone25 2 жыл бұрын
As a guitar player myself of 15 years. I appreciate how well you've mastered fingerpicking. Simply amazing!
@kj475 3 жыл бұрын
C'mon people, show this guy some love, he's layin' it down cold!!
@Trevor_Austin 3 жыл бұрын
That guitar is singing! This was brilliant.
@kielthekiel7524 3 жыл бұрын
Man, this Video is pure Gold! Sultans of swing is one of my all time favourite songs ever. I came across this completely random a week ago and I watch it before sleep every night since them. I’m feeling your guitarplay badly! And I love how you really live the song while you play it. Damn this is just awesome! Greetings from Germany Please just keep it up
@rickthomas393 2 жыл бұрын
A very creative version of Sultans. SWEET!!
@kielthekiel7524 2 жыл бұрын
Let me tell you something, this week I flew from Germany to Vancouver and walked around the city. It happened that I saw you playing here. That was such a nice moment, since I didn’t even know that this is van (first time here). Just felt a moment like seeing a childhood idol. Thank you for playing so nice and keeping it up, man you rock!
@shatnershairpiece 2 жыл бұрын
cool. I’ve been out a lot this year, another month and I’m done.
@wayno454 3 жыл бұрын
Are all these people in such a damn hurry to get somewhere? Stop and enjoy this man's beautiful rendition of a wonderful song. Love it. Excellent job sir.
@Wtfumean4511 3 жыл бұрын
Having absolutely no musical talent myself I greatly appreciate those who do. How sad people are rushing by. I would've been stopped in my tracks unable to move while my ears had orgasms. Bravo.
@TADDs101 3 жыл бұрын
He's got a daytime job, he's doing alright
@henribackman1980 3 жыл бұрын
Sure hope so
@mikeclark7429 3 жыл бұрын
@@maxkagi1297 I thought he was pretty impressive.
@gabrielbotsford791 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@AudunWangen 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. He’s a lawyer. “Better call Saul”, right 😏
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! 🤪 Such wit! 🙄 mines obvious lyric references and thinks it’s cute or funny. Here’s a reality check. I don’t have a daytime job. Not doing all right. Live music and busking banned. Was not able to play at all last year, and very likely not this year either. Did not receive a cent of gov’t assistance for covid related job loss, while 15 year old French fry servers who worked part time and lived at home, all got paid $15,000. Very depressing year in 2020. So bad, could not even pick up the guitar for 8 months. Now, I finally start coming out of serious depression and this joke title video (which I had completely forgotten about) goes viral after sitting in the toilet for 4 years and 43 views, and I get hate for the title on top of it. then in April. 2021, I had a serious brain aneurysm and almost died. Win win! Also don’t make a cent off this video, or any of my videos on KZfaq, no matter how many views they get. Video is monetized by Mark Knopfler’s record label. And we all know he needs the money.
@mikeberkshire8579 2 жыл бұрын
Look at that Vancouverite. He's well-recognized. Congratulations!!!!
@steffyweffy777 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the most epic video description I’ve read, but some of the best guitar playing I’ve seen.... breathtaking.
@Bert2368 3 жыл бұрын
It got me to click and I ain't sorry I did. Even if neither Mark nor his jaw made the scene.
@djollieuk 3 жыл бұрын
Yh i was waiting for mark to show but there we go this guy has raw talent
@SadChimchar 3 жыл бұрын
Mark doesn't mind - if he doesn't, make the scene
@IronHorsey3 3 жыл бұрын
The depth of the phrasing is pure artistry, unique genius, utterly beautiful. Kind thanks for this moving rendition.
@scottjackson163 3 жыл бұрын
Many people who pay to attend concerts don’t hear playing that good.
@gregglockhart9551 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@joshbarber3931 3 жыл бұрын
This came up in my recommended even though it's a few years old, but this is still bloody outstanding! Smashed it mate and now I can't help but want to look at more of your videos
@andrewerntell4775 7 жыл бұрын
I have to admit I was dubious when I saw the video title, but you sir, won me over big time. An absolutely great cover! Wish I had been there. Thank you for sharing and rock on!
@HelloXiuXiu Жыл бұрын
According to my mom, if I was fussing as a wee one this song would instantly cheer me up. To this day, it makes me smile! Beautiful rendition, sir!!!! ✨💗✨ Happy to join! Wishing you all the best!!!!
@shatnershairpiece Жыл бұрын
Love that!
@Hartiverse 3 жыл бұрын
I don't care what the video title is. This guy really knows his stuff. When I see him in my recommended list, I stop what I'm doing and listen. He is ALWAYS worth a few minutes of my time!
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not hating me. I get enough hate on the street as it is.
@tylerlonsdale9460 3 жыл бұрын
I clicked this video out of curiosity and found myself in a trance. This was always a song that just blended into the walls for me, but seeing it actually being played shows what a musical masterpiece it is. Awesome cover and amazing playing. Thumbs up a new sub headed your way, sir.
@simonwills6176 3 жыл бұрын
Amazed at how many people just walking by not even acknowledging his mastery and talent we are a busy lot aren't we . And so tight not many giving anything so sad
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You can help support this channel by checking the description links for patreon, PayPal tip, and band camp, where you can download 15 years worth of my original music. I’m still banned from Busking and I make no money from KZfaq videos.
@haphazrds250 3 жыл бұрын
I'd throw my wallet in , there's nothing in it but I'd throw it in. Do you accept PayPal?
@uberspumer6669 3 жыл бұрын
That's coz Dire Straits are shite!
@SpyderTK 2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what this song is about.
@jonnylpenman 3 жыл бұрын
3:38 that little flourish is gorgeous
@sinfuldavy0 2 жыл бұрын
fantastic rendition
@alfredomendoza7482 3 жыл бұрын
I don`t understand the people that just pass by without realizing how much talent is there, that piece of art is difficult and he played it really well!
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
thanks. check the link to the newer version. I like it much better.
@edsnotgod 3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you'd walk right by a chalk artist and not watch them all day and give them all your money
@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 3 жыл бұрын
@@edsnotgod - who said all your money? And also how many chalk artists do you know that can fill arenas, stadiums? That’s what i thought. This guy may not be playing stadiums but he could land a gig playing at a local music scene and then the crowd gets bigger so he’ll have to play bigger arenas. While the chalk artist, for all their talent, will remain just that, a chalk artist.
@edsnotgod 3 жыл бұрын
@@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 you admonish passersby for daring not to stop, gawk and throw money. Maybe they just don't feel like it. Nobody is obliged to stop and listen to anything or anyone on street in a free country "Everyone gets a prize for showing up"
@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 3 жыл бұрын
@@edsnotgod - I’m not saying they have to stop and give anything but also don’t dismiss a talented musician as nothing of worth either. I know he is more talented than a lot of “everyday” people walking there.
@cliffordyawn2787 3 жыл бұрын
Man that is beautiful He is so smooth...like water running over stones and....he's using his own style which is good.
@dragoninguts 2 жыл бұрын
Magnificient skill, effort, technique and composition. So strange many people pass empty handed. So rare they could ever hear this music on street.
@ap8riot931 3 жыл бұрын
My heart skips beats when I hear you play... That's emotion. You have a gift.
@haraldpettersen3649 3 жыл бұрын
There are not many who put a coin in the "hat" of the musician who tries to give people a little boost in their everyday life. Edit : A very skilled guitarist.
@stephenwalsh2634 3 жыл бұрын
I was walking across lower Manhattan years ago and it was 25 degrees with snow falling and a blizzard coming. I heard a guy playing a banjo and stopped for a moment. I gave him $5 and said that I didn't have time to listen, but if he was playing in a snow storm then whatever he was playing was worth 5 bucks! I never pass a street musician without putting something in the hat. I'm also usually the guy who claps in a restaurant after the first song I hear ends and the crowd is mute. Rarely do they suck, so people could at least acknowledge his or her existence up there. It means a lot to hear applause and not silence.
@dougwardrop6619 3 жыл бұрын
@@stephenwalsh2634 If I was going by I'd listen and contribute but that is Vancouver's Grand Central Station. Commuters coming down the valley, the Seabus from the North Shore terminal. Skytrain etc, etc, etc starts and ends right there. Taxis, buses too. Many commuters are busy getting to work in the heart of the city and don't have a lot of time. It is just what it is.
@charlesgoldman5523 3 жыл бұрын
Well done my friend. Wish you were hangin' out on my street ! That was FRESH. Beautifully played... love the fact that you strongly carry the melody line throughout all of the leads. You are a great player ! Rock on !
@natetolbert3671 3 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous of your fingerstyle. I've tried for years to get that knopfler feel going, and to this day it's one of the few areas of guitar that I never could master.
@colinstewart1432 2 жыл бұрын
English picking is very difficult to master.
@greatknightcyber1131 2 жыл бұрын
agreed. i recently came upon dire straits and i went to learn sultans of swing. spent 7 hours and then realized knopfler didn’t use a pick. another 6 and i kind of almost have it
@guaromiami 3 жыл бұрын
That lady was really counting out every last penny.
@KevinSmith-wp9qs 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, she gave though so good on her
@gaylandcrutchfield5470 3 жыл бұрын
Looks at him like...hey I gave you 47 cents
@OB1KXB 3 жыл бұрын
she saw her chance to rid her purse of everything she had no more use for. 2 buttons, some tokens for whatever, those weird coins from a holiday 8 years ago
@KevinSmith-wp9qs 3 жыл бұрын
@@OB1KXB Yeah the old button trick 😆 I still admire her for doing what many didn't, as my old man used to say, it's the thought that counts in the end
@jeromebreeding3302 3 жыл бұрын
Put more money in that musicians hat y'all !
@nealyates8524 3 жыл бұрын
I would also add;...Sultans took Dire Straits to the premier league of pop music in it's time. A great, foot stomping song with a platform for some unforgettable rifs. I have listened to many buskers play it..always with admiration, joy and a smile. But you paid homage to the original but with a twist that is your own. It made it better.
@adamev 3 жыл бұрын
Love it. The thing I like the most is that no matter how much improv and where you jump in, you can still tell what the song is almost immediately. Thank you for posting, I really enjoyed watching it.
@vanessab2726 3 жыл бұрын
I can’t get this tune out of my head! I keep coming back to your channel for a listen❤️so relaxing! A salve for the weary soul. God bless you!
@MichaelMcDonald655321 2 жыл бұрын
Had to come back and comment on this one because you flat out killed it! One of my top 10 favorite solos in electric guitar.
@brak51 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing guitar work!!!! I loved it. I would bet Mr Knopfler would be impressed and appreciative of how well this was improvised!!! God Bless you Sir.
@shatnershairpiece 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@zebop917 3 жыл бұрын
If there’s busking of this quality going on then for me there’s nothing that’s so important that it can’t wait while I listen to a few tunes.
@markdovers5150 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the few good things to come out of this strange time. People are turning to alternative means of entertainment and in doing so, are discovering awesome new talent!
@DivvyDeluxe 3 жыл бұрын
I've gotta say, this is damn good. I rarely add videos to my favorites for enjoyment (I usually favorite tutorials) but this is one of the few exceptions. You've done a beautiful job of taking SOS and bringing some new light to it. Something about the way you do your downward runs just sounds so twangy and beautifully articulated. Love to see it, please do much much more!
@duirun6212 2 жыл бұрын
There is no way in hell that I would be able to walk past this without stopping to hear the whole rendition. Epic performance mate
@robertlussier2944 3 жыл бұрын
Guy walks by with little kid. Kid stops and looks at dad, "I can't believe we are going to walk by without giving that guy some coin!" Dad hands kid pocketful of change 😁👍
@dreamdiction 3 жыл бұрын
2:42
@stephenbrooks6174 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I loved that, he's sick of Ariana Grande.
@cogybear 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the bread and butter of buskers
@stupendous1068 3 жыл бұрын
I would have given this guy half of my total pay check to keep this guy there.
@robertlussier2944 3 жыл бұрын
@@stephenbrooks6174 😂
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