Sultans of Swing, Miguel Montalban, 24th January 2016 - 9 minutes 30 seconds

Sultans of Swing, Oxford Circus, London, 24th January 2016, nine and a half minutes of brilliant, exceptional talent, fantastic as always, thank you Miguel Montalban

[brianomer]

I come back and watch this every few months. Gives me chills. Played with such feeling mixed with incredible chops.

[greaterbayareahero]

This guy is a legend. I kept on coming back here to see him. So talented! Well done!

[legionsofmarduk]

Still watching this year's later. I would literally cancel whatever I was doing to sit there and listen to him all day.

[jakemaddox]

I’m surprised at all the non-supportive comments, “Less is more”, “overdone”, “ruined the original”. His interpretation is not trying to “be better” than the original. It’s a completely different take to the original that it becomes his own. Stop comparing it to the original. It’s not sacrilege to modify Sultans of Swing. Lol. I understand the less is more philosophy. I happen to think the solo at the end of Comfortably Numb is one of the best solos ever and it’s not overly technical. But it is exactly the technicality and runs performed here that I really like, it’s well done for what it is. I think it’s genius. Let’s be honest, some of the comments are by guitar players who are envious of this guy because they can never play like this guy.

[deefens]

This is hands down one of the best street performances ever.

[koaladelespace]

I cannot begin to explain my admiration for Miguel Montalban. This man, not only has extraordinary guitar techniques, but is able to phrase them into tearing and heart-ripping melodic arrangements. It's a very personal opinion, but his musical sense resonates through me and through I believe a lot of people. His music profoundly touches me where a very few things do. Miguel Montalban, I don't where you are at the moment or how you are doing, but I wish you all the best.

[WoWisMagic]

I always come back every now and again for this gem.

[nc]

professor snape really knows how to play guitar

[ramzirihani]

The improvisation by Miguel, the additions, and take-offs while returning to the root of the piece are indicative of the talent of this young man. He takes us on a virtual tour of Sultans with more chord progressions than the ear can imagine, and returns to the original seamlessly; a sign of a very accomplished musician.

[avilixpons]

And here is so much people that doesn't know how good this boy really is.

[PaulCarbis]

This man has a very rare talent, and we are extremely lucky that it has been recorded for us all to enjoy over and over again .
Thank you Miguel, it always brightens my day to play this .

[MichaelC]

I was there, stood to the right, out of video shot. Have never forgotten that day, have spoken to many people about Miguels talent. Still gives me goose bumps watching it now

[ted]

My guitar in the corner of my room never looked so disappointed at me...

[AlanAttack]

As a Guitarist playing for 30 is the pinnicle, , , , this is is when you question yourself as a guitarist "do I deserve to is displaying an insane mastery of chords/arpeggio's/fret hard to watch....it's the very top top level....it's poetry.

[paulc]

My all time favourite guitar solo. I watch this over and over. Such talent is mesmerising.

[ferccini]

Rather than replicating a song made by somebody else, you did your own thing, your own arrangement. This level of execution takes years and years of dedication, patience, practice and more practice and even more practice. KUDOS to you dear Severus Snape. From lecturing at Hogwarts to a true World-Class guitarist. Never too late.

[Psilocybins]

Its Amazing how many people walk through life not even caring to take 2 mins out of their day to give some respect to such raw talent! I would literally be captivated by Miguel! Phenomenal blew me away first time i heard this!

[billsalsbery]

Look, no masks. The good ole days. And yes, this guy is awesome.

[morganwhite]

This is testament to how so many people can just walk by something truly brilliant and not even look.
For anyone with talent, don't be discouraged, brilliance is brilliance ⭐️⚡️

[rickardzimmermann]

This is a briljant performance !What a be watching out for more of your playing Miguel.
Among the best and talented soloplayers i ever !