Saltwater (Live in the Studio) l Tommy Emmanuel

This video is from Tommy Emmanuel’s live stream concert on August 29, 2020. It was recorded at Tunesmith Studio outside of Nashville, TN. "Saltwater" appears on Tommy Emmanuel's album with Chet Atkins, 'The Day The Finger Pickers Took Over The World'.

[SergeUnplugged]

Aren't we all blessed to witness Master Emmanuel superb performances ?!! 🔥

[jonlockin]

I'll never forget the time I met you in Macon and Athens, Ga. You asked me what my favorite song was (its saltwater) after your Macon show and invited me to the Athens show the next night. I drove 5 hours to Athens and I was rewarded when you came back out after your main show in a tee shirt and older guitar, look me dead in the face and played this amazing piece of music. You are a living legend Mr. Emmanuel. I'll never forget what you told me about what it means to be an artist and connecting with the fans personally. Why you'd rather play a room of 300 than 3000. Most performers have fans... you on the other hand have thousands of people that love you on a very personal and meaningful level. You truly touch peoples lives Tommy. Thank you for existing!

[JFankenrd]

I have no idea how many people in Poland listen to you, but I cordially greet you and all these people!

[pelechi]

Tommy, wish you a year full of health, creativity, success and prosperity in 2023

[onseul]

If there really is a guitar god, I believe it's probably you. I hope you stay healthy for a long time and deliver good music and courage to buskers who love acoustic like us.

[larrymiller]

Apart from his mastery of his instrument, what places him in the premier standing among thousands of other guitarists is the pure joy he takes in making music for his audience, whether one or a thousand. There is clearly a spark of love and a spirit from God in what Tommy does.

[jazzbass]

I asked Jason to build this very guitar for me. My son and I drove down to Melbourne from Narooma to pick it up. Little did my son know that it was actually for him. I gave it to him on the day he graduated with a PhD in Stem Cells from Sydney University last year. One of the best days in my life. Happy playin Flyn!

[CesarMontecristo]

There are many great guitarists, but only a select few that can truly speak with their instrument. Greats like Trucks, Asato, Vai, Aldrich, Schon, Nuno, Sykes, Eric Johnson and the late, great SRV, EVH, and Jeff Healy all belong in this small group.

You are included in this very exclusive list for me, Mr. Emmanuel. Truly a master of your craft. Such fantastic dynamics, emotion and technique in your playing. Truly extraordinary!

[Chris-oqty]

The GOAT GOAT players. It should be a crime to not love this man’s work

[smileyfog]

Another beautiful masterpiece by the master himself!! Stunning interpretation Sir!

[andremetayer]

Tommy is a master, it's well known, and he is also a beautiful person... We feel so emotion in his eyes and in his voice when he talked about Phil... One more time a so pleasant moment of music.

[jpsmith]

Just a monster musician, such pure joy flows from your soul to your fingertips...thank you Tommy for everything you have given the world.

[steverossi]

Only Tommy can play that song as beautiful as it sounds. That guitar has such a warm sound to it but only a Master can make it sing like that. 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏

[Jacob-]

There is playing and then there is Tommy ...by far the best in the business for his sound and clean playing ....WOW WOW

[worldpeaceguy]

Man that guitar sure comes alive when you play! Love it!

[EmpoweredToBeMe]

Great to hear you again. Last time I saw you was 1997 in Fremantle Western Australia 🌹🌹

[kenknight]

Tommy, thank you for bringing so much joy into this confused and often joyless world. You are one of a kind. Spending four days with you at guitar camp in San Luis Obispo a few years ago showed me that you are genuine in your love for your craft and for people in general.

[ClaudeBohls]

Tommy Emmanuel is one bad ass guitar GENIUS…. Prove me wrong punters.

[JimPoston]

Thank you Tommy!! We are truly the beneficiaries of all your talent, hard work and practice you've put into your instrument and music field.. You have been, and continue to be "an inspiration" to pickers everywhere !

[b.kawhi-it]

Tommy Emmanuel in a league of his own🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏾