Paul Reacts To Shades Of Green by Phil Keaggy
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- Paul Reacts To Shades Of Green by Phil Keaggy
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Common reaction to seeing him play for the first time.... speechless. That guy is really the most under rated guitarist today.
So true - and honestly, it bears a second, third, infinite listens - and views if video is there. It's a whole different level. Like he plays in the 4th dimension and I'm just trying to gather the little 3D bits.
And this is just a small fraction of what Phil's done for many decades
Phil Keaggy is one of the most versatile players you will ever find. He plays almost any genre like a master. Rock, Acoustic, New Age, Country, Even Swing Jazz and Flamenco. He is best known however as a Christian Artist. Also notice he is missing half the middle finger on his right hand due to a childhood accident.
His background goes way back to the 60s. He is the king of the guitar! Has played on hundreds of albums from rock, classical, jazz and blues. He has recorded around 60 of his own albums mostly Christian music. One if the nicest humble guys you will ever meet. Thanks
Hey my friend, you should see him in person.
He started in the 60’s. In the late 60’s he was the guitarist in the group named the Glass Harp
My wife and I were at this event. There were perhaps 30 people there, in the small venue at WJTL radio (they have a larger hall on campus as well). It was a free lunchtime even for ticket winners. Phil was in town for a concert that evening, which we also attended.
We've seen him in concert a dozen times or so since our first date in 1977, and he's always incredible!
I grew up on this dudes music.
I've been a Phil fan for decades, and am always glad to find others who appreciate him, too. Thanks for sharing this!
You just discovered the greatest of all time. Check out his electric stuff he shreds!!
I happen to believe there's like... five or six guys that aRe the number-1ne shredders of all time and he's definitely in the top three for me. (of those who ArE nUmber1)
...??!?... Yeah I think that's right 🤔
Greatest of his style and tuning. Not the greatest classical guitarist
@@andrewpegman7959 Phil's Lights of Madrid, and Majesty and Wonder, recordings have some of his best classical guitar pieces, imho.
Bob Bennett's, My Secret Heart has one of Phil's best classical solo contributions; czcams.com/video/yfh7Imp5gs0/video.html
Paul, this is the first time I have heard of someone not being familiar with Phil Keaggy. Phil has played with some of the biggies in the guitar world. Phil is one of the best.
So I've discovered. Not sure how I've missed him in all honesty. Really liking his playing and seems a really humble guy.
Phil has been in my vocabulary for years, I'm 15 and I've seen him twice, and a third time this October! He's to me the greatest guitar player that has and will ever live, and his electric stuff is amazing!
He's great. Wonderful playing.
Phil Keaggy always puts on an incredible live show. He is also a very kind and welcoming man.
Check out his live performance of chase the bad away. Shreds up his acoustic guitar to pieces.
Welcome to the world of Phil Keaggy. You've chosen a wonderful instrumental to be introduced to his work. He is as great an electric guitarist as he is on acoustic. He is considered one of the great virtuoso players in the world. Try "Doin' Nothin' from his Crimson and Blue album for some electric stuff. Great review. Loved watching your reaction to him.
Thank, I'll check them out. Excited to see what else he can do.
Phil can really praise the Lord! Lyrically and joyfully praise with guitars!
Check out the impromptu jams that Phil Keaggy did with two other musical giants. The amazing wizard of the bass, none other than Tony Levin and studio giant drummer Jerry Marotta. I think there are about 4 or 5 videos of this performance. Not for everyone as it is 3 musicians that just met and decided to jam. The music that they created on the fly has a very searching quality to it. Cheers.
Wow I am so happy this happened. This has been one of my favorite guitar videos for so many years. His mind is unbelievable... Also, he has to tune mid song to match the song if anyone is wondering... He has the song in his mind, and has to change the guitar to produce it. I love it so much
Yep Paul, you've just enjoyed listening to someone who has mastered their craft. Been listening to Keaggy since the 70's. Without question, one of the best musicians, acoustic or electric, you're gonna ever find.
I have been following Keaggy since 1970 when I saw hi with his band Glass Harp at a friend's high school in Ohio. We are from the same area of Ohio as well.. The acoustic he is playing is made by Olson. Phil got to deliver an Olson to Paul McCartney several years ago as Phil was playing at a wedding Paul was going to be attending. Phil's vocals are heavily influenced by McCartney as he is also a huge Beatles fan. Very humble and gracious guy and approachable too. The capos..... One of them is also notched on a couple strings. The other capo is a partial which only covers 3 strings. I could go on and on about Phil but I think this covers some basics for you.
Thanks. I checked out the Olson guitars. Pricey! And I saw him talking about this use of capos. An interesting approach.
@@CrowboroughGuitarTuition The wedding that Mike was referring to was Linda McCartney's sister.. it was a real highlight.. as you can imagine.
Hey Mike! Hows FLA?
Phil Keaggy is one of the best, you should definitely hear more of his music!
My mother in law dug out some of her old vinyl and she had two records by the 2nd chapter of acts. Really interesting stuff and a real mixture. Sleeve notes were great too as they had notes on the gear he used for each song.
@@CrowboroughGuitarTuition Ahhh…..2nd Chapter of Acts, one of my favorite all time groups. Their harmony is as tight as Phil's playing. I remember them when they first hit the "Jesus music" scene back in the late 60's, early 70's, blew me away and still does to this day.
It was filmed in a coffeehouse setting in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, well actually Manheim, Pennsylvania at the WJTL radio station. I think he played there before doing a show in the larger auditorium that same night. I have seen him at this venue several times. He also plays other styles from classical to rock and is s songwriter and singer too. I don't think I was at this event.
Here's a few more Keaggy songs you should listen to: Salvation Army Band, March Of The Clouds, Watt Ever (phenomenal blues), watch him play blues with Glenn Kaiser, The Wind And The Wheat, Fragile Forest (incredibly relaxing), Jam In The Pocket, Agora, Noah's Song. Some others mentioned County Down, and Keaggy's old Ebow video......watch them. Mountains of music since the late '60's. Some sounds are dated, but the playing is always brilliant.
Hey thanks for the comment. I've been checking out loads of different bits and have loved all of it. It's a real treat to hear him play.
I first heard Phil in 1974 and have had the privilege of visiting with him one on one. Not only is he a fabulous guitar player, he is a humble man of deep faith and as genuine as they come. Yes, pronounced 'Kay-gee'. A master on the looper (Chet Adkins turned him on to that years ago). He plays all sorts of genres and is proficient in all of them. Thanks for your comments. I remember the first time I heard him. I had pretty much the same reaction as you and, like you, after every time I hear him play, I ask myself why I even bother. :)
I was just blown away by him. And hadn't realised until after I filmed this that he is a Christian too, which is great to know.
He’s playing an Olsen guitar. He’s in both the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame, as part of the group Glass Harp, and also in the Gospel music Hall of Fame.
Phil created the loop a long time ago. Way before anyone else. Phil Side is my favorite album of his. One side softer and the other full out Phil. Please do yourself a favor and check him out. One of the best in the world. Period
It's Phlip Side I think. It is awesome. One side acoustic other electric. Great suggestion.
The acoustic is an OLSON. James Taylor and Paul McCartney use them as well. In fact got to deliver an Olson to Paul many years back as Phil was playing for Linda's sister's wedding.
I saw Phil last night 9/112021 in Palmer Lake Colorado! Small Venue around 125 people! He is the finest guitar player I have ever heard! He let's the Holy Spirit guide him as he plays! There are lots of Great guitar players but none have I heard that touch your very Soul! And besides all his enormous talent he is a Great , Humble man who makes himself accessible to talk to and share life! My third time seeing Phil last night and when I said hi! He remembered me from about 10 years ago! I am a Jewish believer and he knew that! Thank you Jesus for a man like Phil!
Been blessed to see, hear Phil with his band Glass Harp in Ohio since late 60's, early 70's have everything he has ever released acoustic, electric, with many different people about 45-50 different projects, one of the greatest guitarists of all time love him, listen all the time 60+ years!! His guitar was made by James Olson, he also had one made for Paul McCartney in 90's they played a wedding together Paul's wife @ time Linda Eastman, married Phil's sister in Long Island, so Paul has the left hand version of Phil's guitar! Type in Google Paul & Phil, theres an interview!
His guitar is made by Olson guitars. James Taylor also plays Olson guitars and was introduce to Olson by Phil Keaggy.
Phil is my favorite guitarist. Thank you for your reactions. Did you notice he has 9 fingers? I understand that he originated some of the popular acoustic and electric guitar techniques. He has over 50 albums.
I did wonder if he was missing one but wasn't sure if it was just tucked away. Crazy stuff. Just a joy to listen to though.
Not only the guitarist, but a fantastic singer! My personal favorite is True Believers. Brings me to tears every time hearing his story through his songs. Thank you for this review. It’s not often seeing people’s reaction of his work online. Cheers ;)
Thanks Josh, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm sort of holding off listening to too much more of his so I can do more reactions instead.
Have you done more reactions of his music yet ?
Definitely check out more Keaggy. His rock chops are legit.
I've loved what I've seen so will definitely look at more. Seems a really humble guy too.
Better even
Phil Keaggy and his band opened for the Kinks in Carnegie Hall when Phil was 20 years old. He's considered to be among the very best. He's recorded over 50 albums.
Phil is a man of strong Christian Faith. He is humble and very kind. Oh, and he shreds on electric.
I was waiting for you to say something about him only having 9 fingers, did you not catch that?! 🤣
Phil is from Youngstown, Ohio originally, now lives in Nashville. He was in a band called Glass Harp in the early 70's, and they did a double live album with the Youngstown Symphony called Strings Attached. Just get it - it's that good. World class nice guy.
Could you do a reaction to "Glass Harp", can you see me, live at Carnegie Hall, or any track off of Carnegie Hall, it was Phil's rock band in the 60 and 70s, I think that you will be wowed at his electric skills! Great post and I just subscribed as well, thanks!
I'll look into it. It's a massive 18 minutes though. Not sure I want to put anyone through 18 minutes of looking at my face looking at something else!
@@CrowboroughGuitarTuition Hey Paul-- a Phil Keaggy "fan" here. if you're intrigued by Phil's playing, I suggest you try out a couple of things. Joshua has a Glass Harp fan page.. there's a Phil Keaggy fan page on Facebook with over 6,000 fans.. but most of all, go to Phil's official website-- www.philkeaggy.com-- and you can explore-- but definitely try the "Keaggy's Garage" link-- it's a Bandcamp page with over a hundred albums, thousands of song clips, both studio and Live-- hundreds of hours of listening available. you can get LOST in this collection. they are available for download at $10 an album. or you can stream to listen to the full tracks. you'll see that Keaggy is equally adept at acoustic & electric guitar. &--- he's a wonderful guy who loves God in his heart.
Go looking for the following tracks: search Phil Keaggy &--- Cajon Pass.. Praise Dance.. Follow Me Up.. County Down.. March of the Clouds.. Riverton.. Sounds.. etc etc etc. That's enough to get you started.
Phil's album "Town to Town" was a life changer for me. Be sure to check it out from the 1980s.
thanks for sharing, big Phil fan. Can't believe I never saw your channel before. Just subscribed. Phil is a very nice dude. Talked to him before a show he did a long time ago. Humble kind man.
Phil is from Youngstown Ohio. He formed a band called Glass Harp in the 70’s and recorded 3 albums on Deca records. The highlight was opening for the Kinks at Carnegie Hall. It was recorded live. To me what makes Phil so special is he can play any style and do it very well.
A little side note, Phil is only 5’4 tall.
“Little side note” - I see what you did there.
Keaggy can play anything. He was shredding in the 1960s with a band called Glass Harp....
They say Phil is one of the top 3 getfiddle players in the world I've always said #1. I've been listening to him for close to 4 decades now saw him in concert in mid 80s at constitution hall in dc rick coua formally of the outlaws was playing bass. Emerging is a great LP I think he put it out in the 70s.
Definitely listen to more of his stuff. He sings harmonies with himself via the mic inside the guitar - singing into the sound hole adding vocal layers to his loops.
And I believe he uses at least 2 loopers
Stumbled across this video because I'm a huge Keaggy fan.. County Down to me is his best. Very few can make the guitar speak like Mr. Keaggy can.
Check out the solo in Carry On. Starts around 3:16 into the video. His speed is crazy.
Maker of the Guitar is James Olson here in Circle pines Minnesota.
Saw him in concert years ago. 2nd row, right in front of him. Awesome player. And he's missing a finger!!!
Listen to Phil Keaggy's instrumental electric guitar album "220" here: czcams.com/video/n15lhL1xkrU/video.html
Phil Keaggy, John the Revelator
He also plays electric guitar. He has some great rock songs out there too.
Phil Side is Classic 😉
Like the video but the dude's microphone was turned up too high and the video volume was too low
Hey Paul, Phil's acoustic guitar is a hand-made special by a man named James Olson. Phil hand delivered a left-handed one, from James Olson to Paul McCartney. Notice the doves on the frets. Cool.
This is a crazy performance! Some techniques there I've never seen before!!
As for the unedited reaction, I have to say I'm all for it! 👍
"But I'm dead inside so you won't see anything" 😂😂
I agree with you on both points! May I suggest a cover of Pink Floyd's High Hopes by Nightwish. Their guitarist Empuu did a really good job of making it his own. I am not saying he outdoes the original. I am curious what you think about it. Thanks
Anthony
Check out this video of Phil performing his rock song Time from the early 80s. I have upwards of 80 different albums of his as he is still producing incredible music today
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You need to see some of his electric playing. You have only scratched the surface of what Phil is capable of.
I would definitely rank him at the top strata of the heap for both acoustic and electric guitar player lists.
Phile is one of best guitar players to ever grace the earth.
The host needs to check out Keaggys electric guitar work on the Gibson Les Paul. He can rock. This style is only one of his wide range of ways to express. He began as a 60s- 70s rocker.
You should check out his song Time.
Great guitar player, one of the greatest of all time imo. My suggestion would be to turn him up so we can hear his playing better. Please look into his electric guitar songs, Time, What A Day... Thanks for reviewing this American Treasure!
One of the best of the best is Phil Keaggy
The guitar is an Olson SJ Cutaway. Amazing guitar - arguably the best...
Olson guitar, take the time to look this man up. So much more then just this song.
actually Phil does play all kinds of things. His electric work is stunning. Go back to his Play Through Me album from 82. He is an unbelievable artist.
Also check out the "youth" of his days back in the 1970's and his band Glass Harp......great rock and roll.
Thanks! Really enjoyed your video as it's always a joy for me to find others who discover Phil. You might have found it already, but my favorite instrumentals of Phil are "The Reunion" on acoustic and "The Promise" on electric, both found on "The Wind and the Wheat" album.
I'll check them out. His stuff is great and he seems like such a humble guy.
@@CrowboroughGuitarTuition Yes, do check them out if you can. They are different than the improvisational jams he does in pieces like Shades of Green; they're more like songs with a clearer structure and melody, and so you might appreciate the composer side of him. He is definitely very humble, and in the nearly 10 concerts I've seen him in, he also shows a dry, self-deprecating sense of humor.
Re the digit missing from his right hand, I think he lets us know what happened in the following song . . .
“See the old red barn standing there
Just the same, the same as it did so long ago
And the water pump that took a part of me
Started me reliving that day when I was four”
“Way Back Home”, Phil Keaggy
Phil Keaggy 220. It is him on a rock guitar amazing. Phil- Crimson and blue
He places his music roots in Contemporary Christian Music, but he is highly respected musician in all genres.
Watching this 4 years after, but if you listen to the song, “Masa” by Phil, you can hear more of his trick with the plastic in the strings.
You're in good company with admiration of Keaggy....according to Leland Sklar, every guitarist he's worked with (and he's worked with a lot of top notch players), just roll their eyes and shake their heads about his skill. He's a one off, the Lionel Messi of guitars
The other album you really want to hear in his early catalog is "Songs In The Air" with his band at the time called Glass Harp
You are right that there is a lot out there from Phil that is better. I’m biased as I’ve been a fan of his since first seeing him in 1980. And he can most definitely shred electrically too. And you’ll be pressed to find a more humble man on top of it. I would love to see your reactions to more of his work.
Thanks, I'm keen to hear his electric work.
I just saw your video after 4yrs. I saw Phil Keaggy in 2013 and met him afterwards. He was very humble and tolerated my babbling more than he needed too. If iit hasn't been mentioned yet, he uses multiple looper sections of different pedals, including the Line-6 Delay, also a Boss octave pedal. He has performed a variety of styles over a 50+ year 'career/ministry' including vocal albums & instrumental albums both electric using Les Paul, Yamaha, Zion etc & acoustic on his Olsen & other makes. Lots to hear of is.
Oh & as I'm sure others pointed out, he only has 4 fingers on his right hand due to a childhood accident. In the concert he makes a joke of it saying "Hey, everyone give me a high four-and-a-half!"
Must have been great to meet him. I imagine he's used to people being a bit starstruck!
@@CrowboroughGuitarTuition Yes it was.
Yep you got it right. That clip is a 9, but the Keaggy scale goes past 10. Keep checking out his stuff, he is out of this world.
You haven’t seen nothing yet. He has been playing for a long time. Check out his other materials. I found his Master of musicians when I was only 16. He was my musician when Montly Crue was everyone’s favorite.
Your comments show you know what you see and hear. ~ BTW, he's playing a $40,000 Olsen guitar. He was gifted 2 of them
Tim Hawkins does a hilarious looper set and Jarle Bernhoff has some great zazzy looper music.
Video. Make you small, Phil big. Better video. Your the star!
You should check out his
"American Garage Band-Keaggy, Blazer & Lunn"...
Phil doesn't actually grow out his nails, he actually has acrylic nails put on his right hand.
try the song "john the revelator" where he plays with a band called blues counsel. he does blues rock well too :)
I know Phil enjoys playing that one but it is one of the few songs that always seems to turn up 3/4 of the way into his sets and I still don't like it.
It's an Olson guitar. James Taylor also plays one.
Yep I found the website. Prices are a bit eye watering though.
haven't looked furhter into your reactions but if you want to see Phil rock out then check out Glas Harp, some incredible work there!
listen to Phil Keaggyl's song "time"
This is the first keagy song you've heard? Wait till you hear the rest!
He's a gem alright!
Phil is the guy that when Jimi Hendriks was asked what it is like to be the worlds greatest guitarist he said, I don't know go ask Phil Keagy. Or so the story goes.
This is an urban legend that’s been around for years. Phil has been asked about this many times, he always recounts that this never actually happened.
Check out Phil’s recent electric work on my TINMAN Project tracks…
He's definitely a 10
And some of his other stuff is like... 12
Phil Keaggy was already looping with a delay pedal when you were still in diapers! :o)
that is actually a piece of plastic between the strings.
He's also missing a finger there. As a Guitarist we value our fingers.
Olson acoustic.
Not paper in the strings, it is a piece of plastic like from a credit card.
That is a $10K custom built Charis guitar
No…… Phil plays an Olson guitar.
Hey also plays the Charis. I only know since I played it.
Phil can play that other stuff. He prefers acoustic.
His guitar is an Olson.
Well first he's playing an Olson..
Come on everyone. He’s good, but stop saying the best in the world. It’s subjective. There are many guitarists as good, better even. And it depends on style too 💁🏻♀️
True, but he almost certainly is one of the best 5 guitar players in the world.
well, id say "good" is not even close, subjective or not. Hes a great guitarist. period. There are few, if any, who have the enormous scope and can sing like Phil does. He is a one of a kind musician. Not the best, because no one is the best of course, but by his sheer ability to cross styles with ease, certainly somewhere in a small elite of musicians who care not so much for success, but for satisfaction, quality and creativity. God bless Phil and all like him.
@@rickjohnson831 Electric excellent, acoustic average. He relies on different tuning for his effects. But I still love him 😊
You are out of your depth with Phil Keaggy.