I saw Clive live a while back, and he just SMOKES! His set was half an hour of pure acoustic bliss, and not one person left that room at intermission without a grin from ear to ear. An English Tommy Emmanuel both in terms of chops and entertainment. And a genuinely nice guy to boot!
I was aware of Clive's incredible right hand technique as a fingerstyle wizard but I had no idea his flat picking was equally impressive. He is a force to be reckoned with.
Awesome, I love it. I've seen Clive play this a couple of times live. Once to a lecture hall full of guitar teachers. There were some jaws dropping that day. Nice one Clive. Max
They are both fantastic musicians, both are at such a high level and have their own brilliant things about them that is hard to say one of them is better. As far as I know Tommy hasn't been into coke since the 80's. He became a born again Christian in the process of stopping his habit.
Me too. I saw him tonight at High Barn in Essex. He uses his loop pedal, explains how it works, and just does it. An exceptional guitarist and performer. I'd love to hear him play Django's Tiger. I'm sure he could set up the rhythm on his loop pedal and play over it. Clive, if you read this, thanks for a great time tonight, and maybe think about Django's Tiger???
@aligman07 actually, it's a Ralph Bown guitar, handmade in England. I played it a short while ago when Clive came to Ireland for the Inishowen Guitar Festival - it's an Amazing guitar.
this guy is mental, the stuff he is doing is plain crazy, he is supposed to stick his tongue out at us while playing because I think I can never reach that level after my long guitar years....he brought it close to the violin piece however, and that is like one great shot. cheers
The frightening thing is, this isnt even one of his really complex performances, ive seen him a number of times and been to workshops. He is a phenomanal guitarist and musician.....plus a nice bloke!!
@DocSixString No worries mate. To answer your question, I would think it's one of necessity. From what I have seen of Clive's use of this thing, he basically just uses it to back himself up on things which are impossible to play on one guitar (and by that I mean impossible for Clive, which it seems is practically nothing). Therefore he may not need the extras on the 50, and they are quite bulky. The Line 6 is pretty old now, no? That's what I would think is the case.
Nice one, must have been a great experience being with Clive for a week! I'd like to get a hold of some of Clive's albums. Any recommendations? Yeah, Tommy doesn't stick the fact down your throat like a lot of born agains seem to do. I found out about it after nearly a year of listening to the man! Tommy is also a very versatile guitarist, like Clive, would be great to see the two of them play a gig together. Seeing Tommy again on the 24th though. :)
I stand corrected then - It was Ralph Bown's guitars that originally led me to Clive's music - and the headstock logo looks similar. My mistake! Cheers.
Interesting about Tommy being born again. I didn't know that. You are right that it is almost impossible to compare guitarists fairly. All I would say is that having done week long guitar courses with Clive, and seen him play not only 'his' material, but also muck around just for fun, I think he can cover tommy's material just as well as TE, and then display astounding virtuosity and musicality ( a rare combined feat) with pretty much any other style. It's all opinion though isn't it?
@aligman07 - But it's being retired after Clive's next gig in Germany(?). It's developed cracks in the back so has to go. I'd be happy to take it off his hands!
he is a good guitar player,and his own lines are okay ,but this is one of the worse versions of zcardas ,vottorio is probabily not amused in his grave!!
I think Vottorio would recognise that this is a comedic parody of his piece and would salute the arrangement and recognise how clever it actually is. It's an amazingly skillful arrangement especially with the use of the loop pedal.
I saw Clive live a while back, and he just SMOKES! His set was half an hour of pure acoustic bliss, and not one person left that room at intermission without a grin from ear to ear. An English Tommy Emmanuel both in terms of chops and entertainment. And a genuinely nice guy to boot!
Wow... both amazing and humourous, I can't believe I've only just discovered Clive Carroll, a fellow Brit! This is great, great stuff, Bravo!
went to one of his gigs a couple of weeks ago, played this song and he was hilarious!!!!!! and WHAT a talent, front row seats!!!
I was aware of Clive's incredible right hand technique as a fingerstyle wizard but I had no idea his flat picking was equally impressive. He is a force to be reckoned with.
Awesome, I love it. I've seen Clive play this a couple of times live.
Once to a lecture hall full of guitar teachers. There were some jaws dropping that day.
Nice one Clive.
Max
They are both fantastic musicians, both are at such a high level and have their own brilliant things about them that is hard to say one of them is better.
As far as I know Tommy hasn't been into coke since the 80's. He became a born again Christian in the process of stopping his habit.
It was fun watching and listening to this!
very intricate!
!!Mad Props!!
Never ceases to amaze me!!!!!
So fun to watch him play. Such Joy
This is just fantastic, not only I love the guitar playing but he makes me laugh too. What can I ask for more. Thanks for posting and happy new year!
Saw him do this live as a part of International Guitar Night in Savannah, Ga. AWESOME!
Pure damn talent. What a masterclass guitarist.
fantastic
Clive is unbeatable!
i love how much fun he has playing... funny
awesome! seen him in conert once with the mighty John Renbourn, would love to see him again, do a gig closer to Cardiff please !!!!!!!!!!!
Me too. I saw him tonight at High Barn in Essex. He uses his loop pedal, explains how it works, and just does it. An exceptional guitarist and performer. I'd love to hear him play Django's Tiger. I'm sure he could set up the rhythm on his loop pedal and play over it. Clive, if you read this, thanks for a great time tonight, and maybe think about Django's Tiger???
Jaw-dropping...
Guitarists everywhere,this is what I'm talking about !!!!
Very nice!
@aligman07 actually, it's a Ralph Bown guitar, handmade in England. I played it a short while ago when Clive came to Ireland for the Inishowen Guitar Festival - it's an Amazing guitar.
this guy is mental, the stuff he is doing is plain crazy, he is supposed to stick his tongue out at us while playing because I think I can never reach that level after my long guitar years....he brought it close to the violin piece however, and that is like one great shot. cheers
fucking amazing clive. not only does he impress, he cracks me up!!
Your right it's fake. We slowed it down!
I have looked at your video's they are awesome ;)
Fantastic execution!!!
Virtuoso with huge musicality! Somebody should tell Mr Emmanuel to see this video...
Tommy has probably seen Clive play this live many times. The two are great friends, and even tour together. : )
Good Lord.......he can't be doing that for real can he ???
Genio
WOW.......
The second track starts at 1:28 and from 2:22 on is probably one of the best single minutes of guitar playing ever (well, at least on youtube)
The frightening thing is, this isnt even one of his really complex performances, ive seen him a number of times and been to workshops. He is a phenomanal guitarist and musician.....plus a nice bloke!!
Amazing!
ótima releitura das czardas, você até parece Brasileiro!!! rsrsrs parabéns!
@ElChucru you are out of your mind
@DocSixString No worries mate. To answer your question, I would think it's one of necessity. From what I have seen of Clive's use of this thing, he basically just uses it to back himself up on things which are impossible to play on one guitar (and by that I mean impossible for Clive, which it seems is practically nothing). Therefore he may not need the extras on the 50, and they are quite bulky. The Line 6 is pretty old now, no? That's what I would think is the case.
Nice one, must have been a great experience being with Clive for a week!
I'd like to get a hold of some of Clive's albums. Any recommendations?
Yeah, Tommy doesn't stick the fact down your throat like a lot of born agains seem to do. I found out about it after nearly a year of listening to the man!
Tommy is also a very versatile guitarist, like Clive, would be great to see the two of them play a gig together. Seeing Tommy again on the 24th though. :)
Saw him a couple of nights ago. It's a Boss RC-20. They're wicked aren't they? Least, they are if Clive's using one.
Great piece of guitar playing - but what is the piece called and who is it by?
Hilarious! Genius! Come to Hungary, we've got a great jazz club in BP!
This guy reminds me of Joscho Stephan, and that's a good thing
I stand corrected then - It was Ralph Bown's guitars that originally led me to Clive's music - and the headstock logo looks similar. My mistake! Cheers.
I LIKE IT THIS IS YOU ARE THE BEST
@steitisch gives the guitar a whammy bar effect by slightly moving the neck.
great!!
Nice job!
Clive is in a different league altogether to the often sited TE. He doesn't have a coke habit, either. Rock on CC!
What specific effects does he use? The names of the pedals, etc.?
Interesting about Tommy being born again. I didn't know that. You are right that it is almost impossible to compare guitarists fairly. All I would say is that having done week long guitar courses with Clive, and seen him play not only 'his' material, but also muck around just for fun, I think he can cover tommy's material just as well as TE, and then display astounding virtuosity and musicality ( a rare combined feat) with pretty much any other style. It's all opinion though isn't it?
GENIAL!!!!!
what guitar is this clives using?
Complimenti!!!
@aligman07 - But it's being retired after Clive's next gig in Germany(?). It's developed cracks in the back so has to go. I'd be happy to take it off his hands!
Quickplayer 🎉
@aligman07 It's a Levin Martin
@aligman07 "Ralph Bown" guitar, i promise you. Seen him live.
@celebagents1056 Is it not his trusty Ralph Bown guitar?
It's a Ralph Bown.
i have some videos...
thanks and merry christmas ;)
hey Clive...absolutely faaan-tas-tic performance - but you knew that, right? Just one little thing, though , mate...Speak INTO the mike!
ok, fair enough - i would like to see it played well then, any links?
Just burned my guitar-:)
Cheers
Finnjackie
To be fair the only bad timing is your comment so close to Xmas lol. Do you have any video's up on You Tube? I'd love to see them. :) Merry Xmas
Can i have the tab please?
do you have any tabs?
:o
@abby161919 so you can beat that?
hey your guitarr fumes!
Awesome, but too fast for my taste
Why does this have nothing to do with Czardas?
What you mean apart from the tune and harmony?
I think the answer is because he can!
reckon he mustve began playing as a foetus in the womb lol
timing is bad
Success is just luck!........ Ask any failure. Your obviously a failure.
NO ME GUSTA
he is a good guitar player,and his own lines are okay ,but this is one of the worse versions of zcardas ,vottorio is probabily not amused in his grave!!
I think Vottorio would recognise that this is a comedic parody of his piece and would salute the arrangement and recognise how clever it actually is. It's an amazingly skillful arrangement especially with the use of the loop pedal.
ok juan, good for you buddy. I think I'll side with Barry and bid you both farewell
nunca vi ninguém tocar com tanto divertimento e descompromisso... lindo demais... você faz parecer fácil e divertido... show!!!!