Taj Farrant Shreds with the Master

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  • čas přidán 13. 02. 2020
  • 10 year old Taj Farrant was invited to play with Santana at The Las Vegas House of Blues. Watch Taj WOW Santana with amazing skills!
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  • @sweetangel74
    @sweetangel74 Před 4 lety +1562

    This little man needs to be recognized MORE... it's one thing to "play the blues"... but he FEELS IT!!
    I'm on TEAM TAJ!
    Like if you agree.

    • @batonrouge6446
      @batonrouge6446 Před 3 lety +24

      Facts! This young cat is beyond raw! Wow!!! And hanging with Santana. Come on now!

    • @marvelljohnson7407
      @marvelljohnson7407 Před 3 lety +16

      He feels , and projects on to us. Love that Carlos has brought him on stage.

    • @jimmyhendrix1304
      @jimmyhendrix1304 Před 3 lety +5

      I'm sorry that lil boy "Cuthead", he brought back memories when a young man called Jimmy Hendrix who cut Eric Clapton head.

    • @jimmyhendrix1304
      @jimmyhendrix1304 Před 3 lety +5

      ...but at the end the old man's finger woke up. 🤣😂

    • @davideojockey6237
      @davideojockey6237 Před 3 lety +3

      sheis a girl dude lol

  • @evilldead6824
    @evilldead6824 Před 3 lety +545

    Not only did he give more juice to the kids amp. He complimented his playing instead of trying to outshine him. A true master and shows he appreciates the future talent and no animosity. What a great jam session. Especially love the little conversation they had with each other on their guitars at the end. Lol

    • @DogFish-NZ
      @DogFish-NZ Před 2 lety +9

      Well said, true genuine people will live on forever. Their story will be told and their music will live on.

    • @teresaswenson6907
      @teresaswenson6907 Před 2 lety +9

      First heard Taj when he did Tennessee whiskey. Loved him ever since

    • @robertbrokus2123
      @robertbrokus2123 Před 2 lety +8

      No one could have said that better.
      Thankyou for being a humble person.
      As well as him.
      Great performance!

    • @tpatton6773
      @tpatton6773 Před 2 lety +4

      THAT'S what GREAT ones do, keep ALIVE 💗

    • @katanasmith
      @katanasmith Před 2 lety +13

      Carlos is showing the kid off and helping him shine. True Master teacher.

  • @Flyfishthebordersandbeyond
    @Flyfishthebordersandbeyond Před 2 lety +265

    Love the way Santana just treats him like a band member and teaches him to give the other members a chance. This is a great clip.

    • @joeymorton2640
      @joeymorton2640 Před rokem +4

      This young man has got my Body parts moving that I forgot I had and that's what a master can do!!! I'm so old I phst dust so getting me moving is hard !!!!!! Thank you for making my life a better place to be in. You are gonna go far !!!!! This man all could listen to you play 24/7 !!

    • @AMSDAVE
      @AMSDAVE Před 10 měsíci +5

      Learning from the Best🎶

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart Před 9 měsíci +1

      @Flyfishthebordersandbeyond - You are right, Farrant should learn to acknowledge others like Freddy Mercury did when another band member had a solo. He never just stood there or walked away for a soda, but acknowledged and danced with them and air guitared with them. He took joy in other's playing.

    • @bertpainter8385
      @bertpainter8385 Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@MossyMozart At 10 years of age, I'd say he gets it pretty quickly. I 've known so many guys who are great players, but either never get it because of their egos or for some their ignorance and selfishness.

    • @toddenloe4065
      @toddenloe4065 Před 5 měsíci

  • @cato8368
    @cato8368 Před 3 lety +403

    If I was playing on stage with Santana I’d crap my pants and forget every note. Little dude is so confident and cool as a cucumber!

    • @briandavis7811
      @briandavis7811 Před 3 lety +2

      He's played with Stevie Ray also I believe !

    • @donatellag.9332
      @donatellag.9332 Před 2 lety +8

      @@briandavis7811 Sometimes I do think the soul of Stevie Ray is back in this little boy 👍

    • @coaltrain4423
      @coaltrain4423 Před 2 lety +12

      Stevie Ray Vaughn has been dead for over 30 years,the kid here is only 10.

    • @badjuju2612
      @badjuju2612 Před 2 lety +1

      @@briandavis7811 maybe to a record..

    • @domonick8895
      @domonick8895 Před rokem +1

      @amazingoutours that would have been great, but, Stevie's been gone from us since 1990. Sorry to say, but, Taj is not anywhere near 30 yet.

  • @twootters7433
    @twootters7433 Před 4 lety +702

    Carlos goes back and turns the kids amp up. What a classy thing to do.

    • @stacywright2594
      @stacywright2594 Před 3 lety +14

      Absolutely

    • @zacharymalkemus3965
      @zacharymalkemus3965 Před 3 lety +22

      I appreciate the fact that you noticed that also he sure is a very classy guy and secure in his own music and he helps this incredibly gifted young man with a bright future I do think he tries to be a lot like SRV but I couldn't think of a better influence than him when it comes to the blues music

    • @marshallchaney2366
      @marshallchaney2366 Před 3 lety +16

      Few decades back seen buddy guy whom had young child around same age. Buddy after a few licks told this young man come from the shadows up front and jam along side of me. That child goes by the name Joe Bonamassa... Flash back lol

    • @conniedavis4951
      @conniedavis4951 Před 3 lety +9

      That young Taj is a force to be reckoned with..AWESOME!!!!!

    • @tonygriffiths2485
      @tonygriffiths2485 Před 3 lety +8

      Carlos Santana has nothing but class, he always has. I love him to bits and always will. "Promise of a Fisherman" Pffft, you can see God with that one.

  • @alysonsneyd3401
    @alysonsneyd3401 Před 3 lety +282

    This young man is not just playing the guitar, he’s feeling the music like all the greats. Amazing.

    • @KingLLamasAviation
      @KingLLamasAviation Před rokem

      Sure, He's using pedals build into his guitar

    • @norton2757
      @norton2757 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@KingLLamasAviationHe’s just that good…… He will be amongst the greatest guitarists to ever exist🎸

  • @joevokey1340
    @joevokey1340 Před rokem +26

    Taj isn’t just gifted, he’s a straight up savant. My man, Carlos, amazing & classy as always. Truly mind blowing to watch this!

    • @soniadowney7427
      @soniadowney7427 Před rokem +1

      You mean prodigy ..savants are those with developing problems but are born gifted in some way

  • @jerrychandler657
    @jerrychandler657 Před 3 lety +167

    Props to Carlos for letting the kid shine and giving the kid lessons on how to pull back to positive effect.

    • @jasondelahunt7163
      @jasondelahunt7163 Před rokem +3

      A true master of his craft, in every aspect!

    • @dalexdalex
      @dalexdalex Před rokem

      "Letting the kid shine", but the kid is already better than the "master"!!!

  • @djshotty
    @djshotty Před 3 lety +81

    The things I've noticed most about Taj are
    1. he's in his element, and
    2. he's not frightened by fame.

    • @MyLolle
      @MyLolle Před 11 měsíci

      a little narcissist - a genius but a narcissist

  • @edenbreckhouse
    @edenbreckhouse Před 4 lety +1133

    He's going to be telling all his friends that he got to jam with Taj.

  • @TheFosterchris1988
    @TheFosterchris1988 Před 2 lety +48

    God I do love Santana he is so fresh and full of awesome kindness. This kid is in such a happy place to be. So much great talent on that stage!!! This kid has such beautiful riffs.

  • @robertakline9785
    @robertakline9785 Před 3 lety +40

    he's already living the dream. Who can say "I played a gig with CARLOS SANTANA when I was 10"?

    • @gregshore7772
      @gregshore7772 Před 2 lety +1

      I would settle with chatting with Carlos if even a few minutes.

  • @brendajohnson5976
    @brendajohnson5976 Před 3 lety +130

    He ain’t nothing but a old man in a little person’s body. He doesn’t mine showing what he is working with. He feels every note he plays. Babyboy is so blessed he has a god given talent. My inspiration I enjoy listening to him while I fall asleep it’s so relaxing. Nothing but love for him and hopefully one day I’ll get to see him in person.

    • @cyndistiff4108
      @cyndistiff4108 Před 2 lety +4

      YES! I WILL BE WATCHING FROM NOW ON 😉😊🎶

    • @debtombleson5144
      @debtombleson5144 Před 2 lety

      Ìd love to see him play live sometime in the future.

  • @lmoughterson6702
    @lmoughterson6702 Před 4 lety +564

    Carlos is teaching you how to let the others share the stage and shine too. Together, everyone on stage work to give the greatest performance for the audience. When everyone has their time to shine, it allows you to shine just as bright as ever. Keep learning from the masters. They will teach you how to shine without burning out. Awesome job, Taj.

    • @mrstephans4612
      @mrstephans4612 Před 4 lety +23

      I'd say all those guys got schooled a bit somewhere in there. To put it simply: the kids got it. Not when he's 20, not when he graduates from being a "M.I. guy". He just has it. & I'd say he already has musical maturity. You can see it when he stops playing then points to Santana to go next. That look on his face for example, there's no "I'm better than this guy" look on his face, which he has been told at least a million times by now... that look is just what every decent player feels when the spirit's decide to get a hold of you. How many times did your belly fill with mariposas, or those little hairs stand up on your arms or neck during that performance when "he" was playing? That look on his his face is the result of music personified. It was the reason why after I picked the guitar up at around the same age, I never put it down until recently... and I won't bore you with the pages of reasons why I finally gave up, or had to grow up.... Wow, that performance was powerful! Game changing. Awesome job kid... Keep doing what you're doing:}

    • @Dave-sw2dm
      @Dave-sw2dm Před 4 lety +20

      Carlos definitely knows how to let others shine. He knows when to hold back and when to let loose. This is why he is the master. Watch his performance with Faith Hill.

    • @wallacelambert9308
      @wallacelambert9308 Před 4 lety +8

      And Taj is teaching him how to play the guitar

    • @shunkajun
      @shunkajun Před 4 lety +10

      Lm I saw that too and was impressed, Santana is such an all-around incredible man, man yes but musically he is a god.

    • @malcolmadams2105
      @malcolmadams2105 Před 4 lety +2

      LM Oughterson said the same thing.

  • @frodotiki
    @frodotiki Před 3 lety +69

    Legend at 10 years old. Kid is going to "put a dent in the universe"

  • @jodyd6163
    @jodyd6163 Před rokem +18

    I love how Santana was so gracious and taught/demonstrated to Taj how to appreciate and give the spotlight to other musicians..
    Not to mention giving themselves a break

  • @lynnsaintignan7941
    @lynnsaintignan7941 Před 3 lety +100

    Taj is making Stevie Ray Vaughn smile from heaven! Wish Jimmie Vaughan could play with Taj. Santana would love it!

    • @The1WhoKnowsTheTruth
      @The1WhoKnowsTheTruth Před 2 lety +10

      SRV isnt smiling from Heaven. He was reincarnated into this young mans body.

    • @ljreynolds7877
      @ljreynolds7877 Před 2 lety +5

      I was thinking the same thing!!!! I love the Vaughns!

    • @SuSiMa1lu
      @SuSiMa1lu Před 2 lety +3

      I think he is there playing...

    • @rgr55100
      @rgr55100 Před rokem +3

      Stevie Ray has come back 🙏

  • @joyceneal6169
    @joyceneal6169 Před 3 lety +128

    Oh my dear fluffy Lord!!! This kid plays like he's possessed by the spirit of Blues. To be 10 years old and jam with Carlos Santana is freaking amazing.

  • @SaxonsGlory
    @SaxonsGlory Před 2 měsíci +2

    Definitely one of the most talented people ever to be exported from Australia, incredible talent, especially for his age.

  • @lornarichards8288
    @lornarichards8288 Před 2 lety +13

    Can not believe what I am hearing.This young lad is phenomenal,way to go young man, absolutely outstanding,10 years old!!!!

  • @jjp.8690
    @jjp.8690 Před 4 lety +275

    Like how Santana gives Taj a tap on the arm to l et him know that it’s keyboard time. He always spreads the talent around .

    • @Bluelightbandit
      @Bluelightbandit Před 4 lety +12

      Tambourine man didn't get no love 😔

    • @jimmycline4778
      @jimmycline4778 Před 4 lety +6

      Guns, Gadgets & Guitars 5:29 yes he did!

    • @Bluelightbandit
      @Bluelightbandit Před 4 lety +1

      @@jimmycline4778 🤔...lol

    • @jimmycline4778
      @jimmycline4778 Před 4 lety +3

      Guns, Gadgets & Guitars 😂✌️

    • @skt2468
      @skt2468 Před 4 lety +2

      Put Taj back in, he's got some licks he's gotta fire off

  • @dinosaurcomplaints2359
    @dinosaurcomplaints2359 Před 3 lety +40

    Oh, my! To be 10 years old and share the stage with Carlos! Wonderful to see you two together! This is a high all to itself!

  • @freddieblue7066
    @freddieblue7066 Před 2 lety +22

    This kid is truly blessed, keep blessing us with your talent. Props to Ssntana for letting him shine.

  • @nallen6559
    @nallen6559 Před 2 lety +9

    Carlos Santana has nothing to prove, gave the kids a stage and an opportunity to solo! Flipping awesome for such generosity, Love Always - Santanna!

  • @lonmariage2456
    @lonmariage2456 Před 4 lety +107

    I'm 50 years old and my hero is a kid

  • @hodge-1176
    @hodge-1176 Před 2 lety +19

    It's scary to think this isn't his peak and he's already this good

    • @mustangmikep51
      @mustangmikep51 Před měsícem

      I see no limits for him, musically speaking....it will be interesting to see how his playing evolves in the coming years...

  • @robertcooney1938
    @robertcooney1938 Před 3 lety +97

    My daughter knew how to strum strings on one of my acoustic guitars at 4 months. Like right away. I brought it over to her and I thought "how does she even know that these strings are meant to be strummed and to make a sound?" I'm working on her rhythm now. She plays my little conga drum while I play my guitar or whatever I have laying near me. My family goes back at least 8 generations of professional musicians. She's definitely got it. Maybe she'll be on stage with you one day, Taj. You can turn her amp up. BTW she's watching this with me now.

    • @christopherwalker6056
      @christopherwalker6056 Před 2 lety +3

      That is incredible! What an awesome talent she is blessed with!

    • @nocturnal6129
      @nocturnal6129 Před rokem

      Try MAX OSTRO. You'll laugh at yourself for this post.

    • @josephkerkos4904
      @josephkerkos4904 Před rokem

      B

    • @candelariadelazar4390
      @candelariadelazar4390 Před rokem +1

      8 generations of professional musicians, talk about good genetics🤩

    • @robertcooney1938
      @robertcooney1938 Před rokem

      @@candelariadelazar4390 it skipped over some generations, for instance, my uncles could play, but they didn't take it seriously and didn't pursue it. But it goes back. Thank you for your compliment. It's the Polish side of my lineage that has the music gene. I probably have 1000 year old ancestors who played accordion in a Polka quartet. 😆

  • @sandmanCQB8541
    @sandmanCQB8541 Před 2 lety +13

    Carlos was 17 when he stood in front of 500.000 people at Woodstock, he was trippin so hard on purple microdot he had to close his eye almost the whole way thru Soul Sacrifice... This kid is only 10 !!! And he's already playing like the Masters. Incredible. ✌️

    • @busker-nh5le
      @busker-nh5le Před rokem +2

      Carlos was 22 @ Woodstock. Even so, the Santana band's performance was extraordinary. Taj is great but not surprisingly still learning stagecraft. If he's mentored right and stays grounded he's going to be an incredible adult player.

    • @sandmanCQB8541
      @sandmanCQB8541 Před rokem +2

      @@busker-nh5le I think he's got some pretty impressive stage presence right now, and it's only gonna get better as he gets older. Pretty cool that he's playing the same guitar as Derek Trucks too.
      It's really great how all these Legendary guitar players are finding these kids and mentoring them. Like Buddy Guy with Quinn Sullivan. Seeing them at Clapton's Crossroads Festival is incredible.

  • @tammysutphin6744
    @tammysutphin6744 Před 2 lety +19

    This kid feels every note he plays. Hes such a pleasure to watch. Just amazong.

  • @Hemifan4266
    @Hemifan4266 Před 2 lety +10

    It is difficult to know what to say when anything that can be has. This is true from the gut ability. His tone, the runs, just nothing short of stunning. To be someone like Santana and get to watch this kid grow must be amazing. If I was his dad, I would not be able to stop talking about my son.

  • @ralphbillick1210
    @ralphbillick1210 Před 3 lety +52

    A ten yr. old kid shredding with Santana , only in America ❗️🇺🇸

  • @thereal_fatshady6920
    @thereal_fatshady6920 Před 3 lety +6

    the kid was born for it ... he is not even nervous... he is lost in music... so awesome

  • @88barrister
    @88barrister Před 4 lety +111

    For Taj to be able to go toe to toe with Carlos-wow. This 10 year old kid is an absolute prodigy. There is no reading music or simply memorizing a song. He was ad libbing with one of the greatest guitar players in the world. And he matched him in both improve and banter and carry. That is truly incredible. Anyone that plays guitar would understand that it takes years to be able to do that. This little boy is 3 years into playing. It's hard to say where he can take the guitar - he has very flawless techniques now-

  • @joshuanicholsjr5327
    @joshuanicholsjr5327 Před 3 lety +16

    what heart the man Santana has to let this young man share his stage and Taj not letting him down god bless

  • @thomastraynor9299
    @thomastraynor9299 Před 2 lety +15

    OMG! Fabulous and he is up there on the stage with the best already. He is so confident too! Well done Taj.

  • @patrinacaracciolo121
    @patrinacaracciolo121 Před 2 lety +7

    That's was awesome. Taj, is an old soul!! He just knows what going on and nails what he's doing. He shines... He is a star 🌟

  • @tonydavis5073
    @tonydavis5073 Před 4 lety +36

    Taz Farrant is feeling the music beyond his years.

  • @oldedominion8782
    @oldedominion8782 Před 4 lety +14

    Carlos' greatness goes far beyond his incredible skill and feel for the music... it's displayed by his generosity and selflessness, his willingness to share the limelight with other amazing musicians, and in this case, promoting young Farrant who looks to be part of the next generation of incredible artists.

  • @dan71559
    @dan71559 Před 2 lety +4

    Never thought I'd see Carlos matched by anyone much less a 10 year old. Imagine how good he's going to be when he grows up.

  • @yourdrummer2034
    @yourdrummer2034 Před 2 lety +4

    Notice how he constantly looks for Carlos and the rest of the band. He has the musical sensibility of someone playing for years and years. Upcoming talent no doubt! Taj my man ROCK ON!!

  • @Jp-ml8dm
    @Jp-ml8dm Před 3 lety +15

    Carlos is one of favs of all time. I grew up listening to Santana and to me it was only a dream ever to meet the legend and already in your short life, you have already jammed with him. Big props to you. How blessed you are to play with such a legend and master of universal music.

  • @wanderinggypsy3203
    @wanderinggypsy3203 Před 2 lety +7

    Early 90’s watched the best concert ever. Santana in a small old fair coliseum. 3 hours. Such class. The guy on the bongos played 3 straight hours never stopped. This kid fits right in. A new generation to follow!! (Edit for sp)

  • @colleenriekert4859
    @colleenriekert4859 Před 2 lety +7

    This little man is an internet sensation for a long time now. Love seeing him grow.

  • @MRFIXIT-ti2sv
    @MRFIXIT-ti2sv Před 3 lety +2

    Music saves lives. And encourages people to keep striving towards their goals. Thanks young man

  • @thomasbonner6043
    @thomasbonner6043 Před 3 lety +37

    Idk who taught this kid but seriously props all the way. This kid is amazing.

    • @NotMe-st8qc
      @NotMe-st8qc Před rokem +2

      I don’t think you can TEACH that….you just gotta feel it….after playing hours and hours. Somebody might have gotten him started with the basics but holy sheep shit…he’s jamming like a boss.

  • @skiprocker5751
    @skiprocker5751 Před 4 lety +59

    It took me 20 years to be able to play like that and after 35 years I'm still not that good. Great job kid!! You just put my faith back in the younger generation. Rock on :D

    • @dalexdalex
      @dalexdalex Před 4 lety +2

      I'm in the same situation, my friend...

    • @satched
      @satched Před 4 lety +1

      Me too. Just don't have a few hours a day to practice everyday

    • @connieamparan6459
      @connieamparan6459 Před 3 lety

      Connect that baby in your soul

  • @Johnrob1943
    @Johnrob1943 Před 3 lety +27

    Just think about kids like this, playing with legends, and all those legends going out of their way, to make sure these kids carry on the torch. These kids are going to listen to their idols and hopefully grow up to make their own music and maybe pass on what they learned from the legends to their followers. What greater experience than playing with legends. 😋😋😋😋

  • @suzettebavier4412
    @suzettebavier4412 Před rokem +4

    Taj is THE BEST guitarist on the planet, for his age. I'm his biggest fan..for life. Yes, he's my favorite!

  • @shop970
    @shop970 Před 11 měsíci +4

    He's a real player. Very accomplished now, & he's getting better all the time! Wonderful. And his family as well. Born with electric guitar!

  • @radamus210
    @radamus210 Před 4 lety +78

    Taj, One day, looking back, this moment of being on stage with a guy who rocked it at Woodstock will mean so much more than you could comprehend at this moment. I can assure you, you made these guys smile and that's the biggest compliment anyone could get. Super!

  • @montylee6018
    @montylee6018 Před 3 lety +1

    61 yrs old and my new rock fav is TAJ!

  • @Katherine-L789
    @Katherine-L789 Před 2 lety +28

    This kid is phenomenal!! Simply amazing! This is giving me goosebumps!

  • @cooldudemark
    @cooldudemark Před 4 lety +94

    It was cool of Carlos to hold back and let the kid rip and show his stuff. Carlos was way underplaying so as to not steal thunder from this extremely talented young guy.

  • @dogwood8031
    @dogwood8031 Před 4 lety +33

    He can definitely hang with Carlos. The confidence he has in his ability is mind blowing. Not one bad note!

  • @alejandroclemente9697
    @alejandroclemente9697 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The Master Santa Ana. , And the future Master..🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Rock and Roll never dies !!!!

  • @maryjo8752
    @maryjo8752 Před 2 lety +8

    Oh my goodness! This young man is beyond Awesomeness! He is his music it’s in his soul naturally. He is absolutely amazing!!

  • @ericharrington2509
    @ericharrington2509 Před 3 lety +134

    Have fun ! Stay humble and don’t let the attention go to your head .

    • @diane9247
      @diane9247 Před 3 lety +5

      And stay away from the creeps!

    • @georgiavarnum8069
      @georgiavarnum8069 Před 3 lety +2

      Just keep following your heart. You have a beautiful soul. All the best to you. I'm looking for you standing in the lights all on your own.

    • @jameswagner1924
      @jameswagner1924 Před 3 lety +2

      Too late...

    • @allanpolk2681
      @allanpolk2681 Před 3 lety +1

      And stay away from helicopters.

    • @owenbruce4120
      @owenbruce4120 Před 2 lety

      A girl will bring him back to earth one day...😂😍😫

  • @jeremytodd77
    @jeremytodd77 Před 4 lety +13

    Thrilled to see such a young kid picking up real music and running with it. Can't wait to hear what comes next!

  • @StGeoRUSH619
    @StGeoRUSH619 Před rokem +40

    Prodigy... no doubt !!! Nice... baptism by fire... Taj, at the time, Carlos was schooling you without you even knowing it. He showed you that even though you can shred with the best of them, sometimes it's cool just to kick back and let others shine as well. You handled this session like a professional, Taj. You have soul, desire, and passion for your craft... these are the important things. You are definitely the real deal, and as a musician myself, I will be watching for you in the future. You're gonna do great things and have a great career in music, little Brother. PEACE 😎

  • @XxXXxxXXxx78
    @XxXXxxXXxx78 Před 2 lety +87

    542 dislikes? You have haters, kid. That means you made it. Already....

    • @PoliticusRex632
      @PoliticusRex632 Před rokem

      The dislikes aren't for the kid bozo, they're for the video. He hardly plays.

    • @MoneyMaker955
      @MoneyMaker955 Před rokem +1

      @@PoliticusRex632he played a lot you dumbo

    • @craigsaimes4063
      @craigsaimes4063 Před 7 měsíci +2

      542 people who wish they played half as good as this kid

    • @BigCarmine
      @BigCarmine Před 7 měsíci

      542 lazy wannabe guitar players who are jealous as hell.

  • @matthewjohnson987
    @matthewjohnson987 Před 4 lety +292

    Don't get me wrong, everyone and anyone can appreciate this kids talent and skills, but only a real guitarist can appreciate and understand what this young man is truly capable of. WOW!!!

    • @ThermaL-ty7bw
      @ThermaL-ty7bw Před 4 lety +2

      when you start playing when you still pick your nose , it's not a real achievement now , is it ?
      it's like all those chineese kids playing pieces that mozart would be ashamed to play , WHO ARE 4 YEARS old and younger , that play better then this little fellow ...
      yes he plays through the notes , but i ain't hearing ''what's behind them'' , THAT's what a REAL guitarist thinks of kids like this , if you have SOME kind of respect for yourself that is

    • @dandangerous6417
      @dandangerous6417 Před 4 lety +36

      @@ThermaL-ty7bw Huh? That sounded like a tirade of envy and ignorance. Not a very good one, either. Plays through the notes but not what is behind them....So silly. He is the notes he plays, anyone can see that.

    • @frankwilson726
      @frankwilson726 Před 4 lety +23

      @@dandangerous6417 You nailed it... jealousy is a bitch LoL.

    • @ReverendHogwash
      @ReverendHogwash Před 4 lety +3

      He isnt capable of being an ordinary kid! I agree in part with Therma - this kid is practiced in a few scales that he plays over and over and over again. He has done it so often that he has gotten good at it, but that is not phenom territory!

    • @williamforrest4371
      @williamforrest4371 Před 4 lety

      DUDE YOU SAID THAT RIGHT

  • @frankjones4357
    @frankjones4357 Před 4 lety +415

    I wonder who he used to be? I mean before, in a previous life. Because I can understand how someone this young can accomplish this technically. But when you watch his face as he's playing. The way he's feeling it. You can't teach and you can't learn that. It's something that has to from within. And at such a young age, you have wonder if it's like "unfinished business" from before. From somewhere back in time?

    • @nicholasthon973
      @nicholasthon973 Před 4 lety +27

      Hendrix.

    • @frankjones4357
      @frankjones4357 Před 4 lety +26

      @@TheHitman- Forgive me for refuting your assertion, but with well over six decades of life on this planet, I've been fortunate enough to have a number of experiences that prove otherwise.

    • @frankjones4357
      @frankjones4357 Před 4 lety +14

      @@TheHitman- Not at all my friend. Just know what I've experienced. Besides far too many conflate God with Religion. I'm not an advocate of the latter. Happen to think it's the politics of belief. Then again, we all need to believe our lies right?

    • @oldskooltruckin67
      @oldskooltruckin67 Před 3 lety +45

      Reminds me of Stevie Ray!!

    • @nancychandler768
      @nancychandler768 Před 3 lety +24

      💯 he’s channeling SOMEONE

  • @LauraLosty
    @LauraLosty Před 8 měsíci +1

    Taj and Guitar = ONE!

  • @mattdaggett3695
    @mattdaggett3695 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks Carlos.....for bringing this youngster on stage and letting him showcase his talent

  • @guad1425
    @guad1425 Před 3 lety +5

    I’m imagining this kid playing along side Prince too. Now that would’ve been something to watch and definitely hear!

    • @edbernacki4221
      @edbernacki4221 Před měsícem

      He played Purple Rain during Australia's Got Talent. He was 9. Easy to find the video

  • @kellienicolebrooksschettin6598

    Yes Taj remember this lessin Carlos is teaching u it be humble show respect to the rest of the band and he also showing how to be humble cool an laid back....ur doing great u will get it but u could not learn from anyone better than Carlos humbleness along with great ness he taught u a lot in a few minutes good job

    • @MyMomo17
      @MyMomo17 Před 4 lety +2

      That is not what Carlos is teaching him, he is probalbly teaching him how to jam back and forth with the keyboard and drum and bass.

    • @johnzimmerman1159
      @johnzimmerman1159 Před 3 lety +2

      Kellie, one day you will get what you just witnessed. Not now, grasshopper.

    • @xhellabentx
      @xhellabentx Před 3 lety +2

      Carlos is reminding him even tho hes awesome and everyone is watching him the musicians all have their spotlight and appreciate eachothers time to shine

    • @johnzimmerman1159
      @johnzimmerman1159 Před 3 lety +2

      @@xhellabentx appreciated, you are so right on the money.

    • @zacharymalkemus3965
      @zacharymalkemus3965 Před 3 lety +4

      No doubt the kid could use a little bit of humility he definitely knows that he's very talented and he's a little bit cocky about it

  • @felixramos3078
    @felixramos3078 Před 4 dny

    WOW! He is a Prodigy for sure. Amazing Talent!

  • @bunnybeckman8029
    @bunnybeckman8029 Před 3 lety +2

    How awsome is this with Carlos Santana, I’m just giddy with excitement

  • @1notgilty
    @1notgilty Před 4 lety +61

    I've had the privilege of seeing Carlos Santana in concert several times and you KNOW he's playing alongside somebody who is REALLY good when Carlos actually has to look at his own guitar while he's playing because he doesn't want to make any mistakes. That is a big compliment to Taj. Well done everyone. Rock on!

  • @bigorange000
    @bigorange000 Před 2 lety +8

    That kid tears it up every time he steps on stage.

  • @sallymay3643
    @sallymay3643 Před 2 lety +4

    I L♥️VED hearing that kid play I would buy an album of just him shredding & making that guitar wail.💋

  • @sachaput
    @sachaput Před 2 lety +4

    I've seen Santana in concert and for this kid to hold his own is amazing.

  • @GySgt_USMC_Ret.
    @GySgt_USMC_Ret. Před 4 lety +8

    It has taken me a lifetime to play half as good as this young player. I'm in heaven when I have a good jam session, so I can imagine what's in his head and heart when he's on a roll. Fair winds and following seas to all. Rock-n-roll. Ooorah!

  • @marko9061
    @marko9061 Před 4 lety +48

    Taj, YOU ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @Po1itica11yNcorrect
    @Po1itica11yNcorrect Před 2 lety +1

    That little tap/lesson from Santana in sharing the spotlight with the other musicians on stage will benefit Taj immensely as he progresses.

    • @harddobe
      @harddobe Před 5 měsíci +1

      For sure. It's one thing to shred by yourself and then another to learn how to share the stage with 5 or 6 other musicians. Carlos obviously knows this and guided Taj through it. Carlos obviously has alot of belief in the kid to where he trusted him to take the stage with him, and Taj was respectful and knew who's stage he was on.
      Awesome to see this. For Taj to have someone like Carlos Santana as a mentor is priceless.

  • @carroljames1244
    @carroljames1244 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What a talent. He definitely feels what he is playing. He had been here before doing the same thing I feel. Well done Taj you will be a name people will remember for certain. 🥰👏👏👏

    • @mustangmikep51
      @mustangmikep51 Před měsícem

      good comment...i think your on the right track kiddo....

  • @BB-yw1ez
    @BB-yw1ez Před 4 lety +11

    Great opportunity and experience for this kid to be on stage with Carlos Santana 🎸💕🎶

  • @brendajohnson5976
    @brendajohnson5976 Před 4 lety +32

    Taj at 10 years old playing with some of the Top Dogs already I pray I’m around to see what he will be doing at 13. Being a Breast Cancer patient right now I pray I will live to see Taj in person. I truly love to see him and listen to him he is a much needed inspiration while experiencing what I’m going through. He inspires me so much. Taj you’re a winner because you have won my heart. You really make me smile when I’m watching you

    • @jrichards203
      @jrichards203 Před 4 lety +2

      Good luck with your journey I'm sure you will see him.

    • @sabrinan4792
      @sabrinan4792 Před 4 lety

      Taj is remarkable but I want to see Carlos Santana. First things first. Saw Santana at a stadium show in the 70s, but that was then. I wish you well. Let Taj inspire you...his energy will heal.

    • @epsilonsilver7860
      @epsilonsilver7860 Před 4 lety

      Great comment.
      Very inspiring.
      Good feelings.

    • @brendajohnson5976
      @brendajohnson5976 Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks everyone I call him my BabyBoy. I literally listen to him everyday and night and have the Drs and Nurses listening to him. I listen to Taj while receiving my treatments while everyone else is covered up with their blankets They tell me I don’t look sick and I’m like do I have to look 👀 sick. I told my doctors that I have a mission to take care of I have to go to see Taj and God sent him in my life at the right time bec he is my inspiration and when I’m watching and listening to him it does something to my bones I forget about the aches and pain he’s sending his energy to my body and I know God is blessing me through him and I know God is going to bless me to be able to get to meet him one day. Thanks Taj and I love you ❤️

    • @mialily206
      @mialily206 Před 4 lety

      @@brendajohnson5976 You will see him live. He is everything good. No surprise his talent inspires and is aiding you in this journey. Good healing get better soon!🙏

  • @beckysnyder4591
    @beckysnyder4591 Před 3 lety +1

    Just saw his Tennessee Whiskey video. Oh My Word he is GREAT!!! Never even knew he existed till this morning. WOW!!!!

  • @larrymclarnon-pd8xf
    @larrymclarnon-pd8xf Před 6 měsíci +1

    How lovely of Carlos Santana to give this young lad such an opportunity.

  • @lizmillinor8681
    @lizmillinor8681 Před 3 lety +4

    Man, that guitar is an extension of that child. Certainly a good example of a child prodigy. He’s beyond good. He’s super special.

  • @kevinwillard1033
    @kevinwillard1033 Před 3 lety +10

    Taj Farrant is an amazing blues /rock player for any age let alone being only ten years old. Carlos Santana is a legendary Blues/rock God who established his own beautiful latin blues style and his band is full of great musicians as well. I saw the Great Carlos Santana back in 1992 in Golden gate park where he played for FREE and he was great in the open air! I heard in other posts people characterising this video as a guitar contest but I only see two great guitarists who have a mutual love of blues celebrating electric blues music together. One is a guitar King and one is a little guitar prince. Both are stellar talents but Carlos generously and kindly let the prince shine and the prince moved up to the plate with shining colors!

  • @RobynChrestGross
    @RobynChrestGross Před 3 lety +2

    Taj you are amazing! I would love to take my Mother to one of your concerts.She is 80 and listens to you every day on her computer. Cant wait to see what you do next.

  • @SoulSoundEnergy
    @SoulSoundEnergy Před rokem +2

    What an amazing opportunity and experience that they will both treasure. It was worth noting how Carlos was teaching the little one to be humble and let others shine and not always be the virtuoso. Great mentoring 🙏👏😀

  • @dennisjames1973
    @dennisjames1973 Před 4 lety +141

    Personally, Taj reminds me of the late great Gary Moore in his playing style more than anyone else. He is a fantastic player with so much feel and passion, he's gonna be huge someday.

    • @eliseintheattic9697
      @eliseintheattic9697 Před 4 lety +6

      👍👍👍 Gary Moore fan!

    • @ellenlyons7413
      @ellenlyons7413 Před 4 lety +4

      @@eliseintheattic9697 Gary Moore, absolutely, he mentions Gary . Gary Moore was and is phenomenal.

    • @eileenmorris8400
      @eileenmorris8400 Před 4 lety +3

      Dennis James Arredondo Gary Moore! 😍❤️

    • @hanastevenage6369
      @hanastevenage6369 Před 4 lety +1

      I didn't know Gary Moore died !

    • @Jeff4014
      @Jeff4014 Před 4 lety

      Yeahhh. Me robaste las palabras

  • @TheBillseevers
    @TheBillseevers Před 4 lety +19

    I like how Carlos tapped him to stop playing and let that first keys player rock. Kids great. Carlos is a great person and great player.

  • @rebtolentino4343
    @rebtolentino4343 Před měsícem

    FEELING AND LIVING THE BLUES...LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL!!!

  • @petermccuskey1832
    @petermccuskey1832 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This young man is amazing and is playing from his soul' unbelievable at his age.

  • @lokerola
    @lokerola Před 4 lety +18

    Jeezuz this kid can shred. AND he has tone and soul. Wow.

  • @kikegavilan3873
    @kikegavilan3873 Před 3 lety +8

    Santana is always known to give a chance to the younger generations,bravo to the Maestro!!

    • @davidciscwhite8994
      @davidciscwhite8994 Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah he did the same for Neal Shohn..at woodstock..Neal killed it.

  • @Ridesmule
    @Ridesmule Před 29 dny

    That was damn near unbelievable. What a great jam. That’s a young man with a great future.

  • @charliesphantom6362
    @charliesphantom6362 Před 2 lety +4

    The level of soul this kid had is amazing!

  • @RMGCBG
    @RMGCBG Před 4 lety +64

    The vibrato on this kid is legendary

    • @fixitrod4969
      @fixitrod4969 Před 4 lety +8

      Yep, and he has to pull it with more than one finger because he's so young and not strong enough. And his timing is of an old soul. I just don't get it hhow. The kid truly is a natural.

    • @victimeyes51
      @victimeyes51 Před 4 lety +7

      @@fixitrod4969 I play and am self-taught, and I think vibrato technique is something that has to be felt, more than taught. If you love the blues you will feel it and find your technique. It's far more expressive than a whammy bar, IMHO. The kid is just insane, complete with "guitar face", as Fil, on Wings of Pegasus says.

    • @wombleofwimbledon5442
      @wombleofwimbledon5442 Před 4 lety +2

      @@victimeyes51 the Guitar Face is strong with this one. The only other reason to give face is when you're scared you're going to pop that high E string and put yer eye out lol.

  • @markgardner789
    @markgardner789 Před 2 lety

    There is no written music for this you have to feel the rhythm. You can't teach this it's a gift feel the rhythm.. I can listen to this all night long . Brilliant 👏 👏

  • @619sdbdub
    @619sdbdub Před rokem

    When you play with Santana....you are F'Kn Great!! He is so in touch with any genre of music.

  • @tylernac2740
    @tylernac2740 Před 4 lety +99

    No wonders he's so good, he's got the pick of Destiny.

  • @JazzgutsVGvanKampen
    @JazzgutsVGvanKampen Před 4 lety +14

    Both Taj and Carlos got so much credits, lets not forget Bennie Rietveld (bass)and Salvador Santana( keys) who laid down some great work here and drums Cindy Santana, always great drumming.

    • @drpetelivesey
      @drpetelivesey Před 4 lety

      Nice one Jazzguts I agree with you - its that total signature sound and the engine room support that the band supplies. Not many guitarists have truly made it in the long run without a great band to support them (just imo of course). Can't wait to see where Taj goes over time in terms of having his own band - will he be the singer as well as lead guitarist like Clapton and Bonamassa? It’ll be interesting to see what comes along for this already great talent. Has Cindy Santana played in other bands as well does anyone know?

    • @kennycab3374
      @kennycab3374 Před 4 lety +1

      @@drpetelivesey One thing Carlos has always had behind his great guitar, is a percussion that can rival any band.

  • @carmenpohl6061
    @carmenpohl6061 Před 2 lety

    I'm 64 and found a new rock hero 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @adricas3061
    @adricas3061 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Pure talent!!!! You're great, Taj!!!! I love to hear your guitar!

  • @davidc6510
    @davidc6510 Před 4 lety +86

    Not sure if this was rehearsed - if not that kid really knows how to take cues and give respect on the stage. Going to be something special. Let's keep an eye on him through the future!

    • @soniadowney7427
      @soniadowney7427 Před 3 lety +4

      Exactly, a young kid like that thrown on a stage needs direction and he did well,

    • @cyndistiff4108
      @cyndistiff4108 Před 2 lety

      Oh 🎶 Lord YES!!

    • @Oldcrow77
      @Oldcrow77 Před 2 lety +1

      As a retired tour manager I can tell you the most definitely went over it in sound check. But if you watch any of Taj’s other stuff, you will quickly realized he is not parroting anything
      He Has
      The touch
      The tone
      And the feel.
      He we will be around for awhile as he has a good grounding thanks to family