Tommy Emmanuel Plays Chet Atkins' "Dark Eyes" Guitar at The Country Music Hall of Fame ~ Nashville

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Our good friend Tommy Emmanuel brings Chet Atkins' Gretsch 6120 Prototype aka "DARK EYES" to The Country Music Hall of Fame Gretsch event on July 16th, 2016. Tommy talks a little about the guitar's history and the now famous legacy of Chet Atkins and Gretsch Guitars... and then pours his heart out with this absolutely haunting piece. Bravo Tommy... Bravo!
What a heartfelt and stirring tribute to Mr. Chet Atkins and his early Gretsch "Dark Eyes" Proto guitar... It was like Chet's ghost was there in the room, watching over everyone. History was made today... simply amazing. Tommy is playing a song he wrote for his wife called "Clara's Theme"
We were deeply moved in a way that we have not been moved before... with such a deep sense of pride, loss, honor, melancholy, bittersweet, joy, and finality. We are so proud to be a part of Chet's legacy and hopefully (God willing) our guitar will end up at The Country Music Hall of Fame for ever and ever... for all to marvel.
A sincere thanks to Tommy Emmanuel, Max Stavron for making all of this possible, and to Fred Grestch, Joe Carducci, John Knowles, Mark Pritcher, Mick Buck, and all the good folks at CMHOF.
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This piece is call "Clara's Theme" - Tommy's ode to his wife Clara

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@ddpphoto 7 жыл бұрын

You can clearly see (and hear) Tommy was moved by the gravity of playing his friend and mentor's historic instrument. Beautiful.

@Ron239 6 жыл бұрын

This guy is the most beautiful, soulful guitarist in the world -- and there is no one -- jazz, classical or otherwise who comes close to his depth of tenderness and feeling. His touch on the guitar is the equivalent of that of the great jazz pianist Bill Evans' touch on the piano. This is what art is supposed to be about -- simply wonderful.

@mksland3884 2 жыл бұрын

Tommy’s love of music is so apparent when he plays and God has blessed him immensely with such talent.

@hitsonacousticguitar 7 жыл бұрын

So perfect in not being perfect

@actionoriented 7 жыл бұрын

My wife and I were lucky enough to sit in the front row for this event, amazing venue in the CMHOF - as always Tommy was amazing and gracious. I'll also say that I was BLOWN AWAY by the excellence of Joe Robinson, he's a stellar player, and you can see how his relationship with Tommy has impacted him....LOVED those guitars too :)

@markdrouin8094 5 жыл бұрын

For my money this is the greatest living guitarist today . Tommy Emmanuel.

@forbebe 7 жыл бұрын

I think it's the new one Tommy wrote for his wife "Clara's tune". Beautiful just like she is!! Cheers, Bunny

@musicalhartbeat 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love this tune! :)

@ztahs 5 жыл бұрын

If you've never seen Tommy live, do so ASAP. You will not believe your ears or your eyes. He is astounding.

@NCLUSA 6 жыл бұрын

Someone said that this man is the best guitar player in the World, I can't argue with that. It's like he's part of the guitar.

@NCLUSA 7 жыл бұрын

No wonder I have no talent!,,,this guy has it all (: Great video.

@mickbrenton 7 жыл бұрын

NCLUSA Everytime another guitarist watches him he sucks out their talent!

@grantrogers1858 7 жыл бұрын

Tommy practices 10 hours per day. he created his own talent.

@babayaga1767 6 жыл бұрын

it's not that tommy loves playing guitar, it's guitars love being played by tommy

@chrismudd9342 2 жыл бұрын

When this guy plays, he makes the world a better place!!!

@Smargiasso33 6 жыл бұрын

Tommy Emmanuel is one of the very few guitarist who are able to play every single piece they play with their full dedication...it's like a fusion with the guitar. He is able to go straight to the heart of people and it feels like our very soul is hit by his heavenly touch and always a tempo playing. This guy is a legend.

@MCOult 4 жыл бұрын

I've been around for seven decades, but listening to (and watching) Tommy Emmanuel brings me back to the wonder of being a child: transfixed. Thank you, Tom, for posting this. --- Old Matt

@chrisdsav 6 жыл бұрын

We were present for this performance at the Country Music Hall of fame

@ohcaptainmycaptain3019 3 жыл бұрын

This fella makes us proud as Australians!! God bless you Tommy.

@phonicwheel933 5 жыл бұрын

Tommy can rock the house, but he can also play slow with feeling: magic!

@mickkim3654 3 жыл бұрын

That is a virtuosity beyond measure.

@minerva6 Жыл бұрын

There are some songs that capture nuances in life that can’t be put into words. This is one of those songs. ❤

@Keep-on-picking 2 жыл бұрын

I’m especially impressed by Tommy’s play with great respect to Chet. Thanks so much. 😂

@therealawakener7 4 жыл бұрын

Some of the most beautiful chord changes ever!

@martypaxton7668 3 жыл бұрын

for me there is time before knowing Tommy existed and after....if you don't know Tommy , .research him, he's in class by himself , same for Chet . just so sublime to hear .thankyou so much

@yodiablo 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe a new one of Tommy? I'm always stunned and my jaw is down when I hear a new song of him, and so I've been now!

@toamataafa9463 4 жыл бұрын

Love Tommy..RIP CHET ATKINS & PHIL EMMANUEL🙏🙏🙏

@tylersgamespace4891 6 жыл бұрын

I am now 100% sure that tommy Emmanuel is the greatest Guitar player of all time! No one can or in my opinion will ever equal him! Just mesmerising!

@stevefeatherston4977 4 жыл бұрын

Reminded me of why I wanted to play guitar in the first place. What an incredible tone. Brought back lots of memories of listening to Chet when I was a kid back in the 60s.

@fdcentrella0069 4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't get any better than Tommy on a Gretsch!

@TrikeRoadPoet 4 жыл бұрын

As soft as a zephyr across the trackless span of a contented soul, as sweet as her quiet laughing eyes, and as memorable as a gift from the heart, many thanks for sharing the sounds of musical magic that can only come from wisdom and love.

@stevebilliter 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, but I would say that God is the true source of both wisdom and love, anything less than Him just falls short.

@one4320 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful words, captures the soul of the piece.

@vincentsabatino4480 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful music by one of the most Talented ,Innovative ,and Humble and in my opinion Best Musicians in the World (and songwriter)

@anytimejj 5 жыл бұрын

I gree with you

@freddiebowers1125 3 жыл бұрын

Very sad ! Very beautiful! Tear! RIP Chet Atkins 🙏

@guitarandme 6 жыл бұрын

Person like him .....born in ages...musically gifted...and what a beautiful and humble he is....Lucky to even listening him

@tedg3721 5 жыл бұрын

brings tears when I hear that, even for the 29th time.

@thegeezz6485 5 жыл бұрын

How can anyone vote this video down? The history and the beautiful music are so classic of Tommy.... what a class act.

@JackKincaid.. 5 жыл бұрын

Tommy, I was raised up in music. I've been around so many players. But when you play it just carries me away. You are such a great player. Your true personality comes thru in your playing. Your brother Phil was a great player himself. He was such a loss.

@dreambeliever3652 Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have picked a better guy for the tribute

@johnbohlinger4868 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Prototypes usually do not have the kinks worked out, they are rough, but Tommy played it like it was his own. Amazing musician.

@alvinweasel 7 жыл бұрын

Like Chet was known to say "it ain't the arrow, its the indian"

@jeffsheridan9910 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. It moved me to tears

@Revsusu1 7 жыл бұрын

Oh my, sooth my beating heart...

@johnbisaac93 4 жыл бұрын

Tommy, there are no words. Thank you!!!

@WenbruReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I have an unbelievable crush on this amazing fellow🌹 Saw him in Nashville, will never get over him😍

@Janiesue08 5 жыл бұрын

I love this man,his guitar playing rates A++++ and his soft spoken voice just makes me want to listen to him speak and play for hours.

@milowagon 5 жыл бұрын

Time stood still for me.....sublime.

@jscordoba3 6 жыл бұрын

That guitars tone is instantly recognizable. Sounds just as good as it did in the 50s.

@lancealexander8071 4 жыл бұрын

Saw Tommy in ‘08 in San Diego. We were not disappointed.

@dalehumphrey8765 6 жыл бұрын

Tommy is fantastic.I can't believe more people don't know of him.

@evalolacookie 5 жыл бұрын

Thank God I found him about 6 months ago

@michaelmcgovern7139 5 жыл бұрын

I'm usually quite happy when the audience is large but not hyper-huge. I feel the same about Rory Gallagher, John Martyn, Nick Drake, and a whole load more. Recognition by those who really appreciate rather than the hyped up idolatry that is the ruin of a lot of talents. Keeps it real, to use a hackneyed phrase ... but this time a hear-felt one .

@GeneTrujillo 6 жыл бұрын

Oh boy was that beautiful. That Tommy Emmanuel sure can play. Lovely tribute to Chet, one of my all time favorite musicians.

@florianwolf9380 6 жыл бұрын

Great tone, great guys, just subtle & understated - lovely !

@stjepkoboban358 3 жыл бұрын

Chet Atkins My Hero!!!! RIP

@iandocherty6358 Жыл бұрын

That was special 😍

@rusty0888 4 жыл бұрын

Now that was truly magical. Tommy E.is a truly gifted musician.

@bgthrtle 6 жыл бұрын

Tommys music and playing never fail to move me! As always, Outstanding!!

@monicakearsey8041 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and soothing! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent

@BikerBugs678 6 жыл бұрын

What a great video. Tommy's music always inspires me in some way. And great guitar!

@kenhutley971 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed... Thanks, Tommy. As always, Bloody Fantastic!

@77salad57 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing. So beautiful.

@johnfenner347 2 жыл бұрын

A masterful performance. Few players alive put such soul into their playing. Wonderful.

@larrycooper7408 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful..

@franetruba 7 жыл бұрын

The sound and The tune is very emotional and inspiring. Thanks a lot😊

@woodstoney 7 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful.

@olddoggeleventy2718 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Beautiful.

@dezedaar8009 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece

@nealbutlerguitar 6 жыл бұрын

Lots of chills and feels, wow

@amisil1549 7 жыл бұрын

So beatiful, Thank you Tommy, you are my hero. I set with my guitar to learn it, a great fun.

@ricomarcetti6040 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!

@davemadman7093 5 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful ,he's taken me to his special world. Magnificent playing Tommy especially with that guitar. 👍

@arlyon 6 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful melody. Wonderful guitarist and very moving seeing him play Chet's iconic Gretsch.

@lozeck16 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds lovely. Thanks.

@2012Fractal 4 жыл бұрын

Sooooo beautiful

@boreed5734 4 жыл бұрын

Tommy, no matter what you are truly awesome, a gift of music from your immense talent. Thanks, my whole world stopped while I listened.

@brynteelingtheriverthieves3266 5 жыл бұрын

Really felt the emotion.... the chord changes the melody and finally his playing.... beautiful

@superokapi5950 7 жыл бұрын

The song is called Clara's Theme.

@havanese37 Жыл бұрын

What’s stated in the title is not what I heard. This was definitely not Dark Eyes

@cbacronje7869 Жыл бұрын

@@havanese37 Dark Eyes is the name of the guitar.

@MichaelGrecoGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

absolutely beautiful

@jeffreysimmons1084 2 жыл бұрын

Plays it beautiful, Thanks Tommy

@soundslikeawinner9538 5 жыл бұрын

That was a really beautiful song Tommy Emmanuel

@dangleeman1 6 жыл бұрын

OMG , that was so beautiful I can hardly stand it. I'm awestruck. Tommy plays with incredible emotion, and tenderness, like the guitar is a part of his soul. I have to keep telling myself, "It's just a piece of wood." Tommy makes the guitar alive. AMAZING MUSICIAN!!

@danielpearce6462 5 жыл бұрын

Just the most beautiful of players

@strumbum946 5 жыл бұрын

Another awesome job Mr. Emmanuel! Mr. Guitar would be very proud. I know he loved your playing as well. Thank you for playing such a beautiful tune.

@garydupuis2796 4 жыл бұрын

So very incredible! Tommy is just, WOW

@TheMarkoniV 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@silvermane9370 5 жыл бұрын

Shivers down my spine and a lump in my throat. Respect.

@wolfeyes9357 6 жыл бұрын

That was one of the most beautiful guitar I have ever heard!!!!!Just amazing!!!!!!I am a guitarist, and happy that there are incredible players like this to inspire!!!Thank you Tommy.

@josemolina959 4 жыл бұрын

Tommy Emmanuel, God bless you!!! Absolutely beautiful! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎼🙏🏼

@harmvonlintig7146 6 жыл бұрын

Tommy, I love you, hearing playing, watching. Seen you live playing in Konstanz on stage, I love your music. You are a great musician. Keep on going.

@nickefgen9219 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! That is just a simply amazing sound from the guitar

@pzdipuing 5 жыл бұрын

Tommy ur playin is undoubtedly best

@torontolarrivee7965 Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear a spacious song like this that really lets the guitar’s tone come across

@jdwilkins2000 6 жыл бұрын

An Aussie friend introduced me to Tommy Emmanuel 6 or 8 years ago, since then I have become a huge fan of his finger-picking guitar playing. Chet's legacy is in great hands, Tommy is the real deal.Peace,Jim

@THEmaggspie 6 жыл бұрын

this is incredibly beautiful ty so much

@drjsmetz 7 жыл бұрын

Just one of the most beautiful tunes ever heard!

@natethebesttt 2 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic.

@jchavins 7 жыл бұрын

absolutely stunning...

@contarinifamily2183 6 жыл бұрын

Tommy is an Australian classic. I met him some years ago. Such a gentle and original character. Hope life is treating you well!

@flatoutt1 5 жыл бұрын

not just an aussie classic anymore we had to give him to the rest of the world . what a gift

@raysom2740 6 жыл бұрын

Tommy makes the guitar sound like an orchestra!!!

@curnwah11 6 жыл бұрын

Another side of Emmanuel that we rarely see. Amazing

@musket-hc1fc 6 жыл бұрын

Hauntingly beautiful!

@Shanem1000 6 жыл бұрын

Brings tears to your eyes...Very Good...

@HipBurRn 6 жыл бұрын

A wonderful piece from Chet Atkins... tnx Tommy for the beautiful rendition.

@Deliquescentinsight 7 жыл бұрын

Beautifully played Tommy - iconic instrument

@allanrussack2844 3 жыл бұрын

I and I think we all love your original style Tommi, and I love the respect and love you show in your playing and lessons for Chet, who is an extremely hard act to follow! But, MY, what a great job all his followers and dedicated guitarists are doing! Martin, Larry, Lee, Tommi and the great Django school of masters...the list goes on...anyone with ears just has to love you all! Thanks guys!