Busker Plays Impressive Rendition Of 'Still Got the Blues' On Guitar

Feb 27, 2020 by apost team

There are a lot of pleasant surprises in this world, and the wild musical abilities of Naudo Rodrigues rank high among them. This insanely talented busker has a casual and unassuming demeanor, so it is absolutely shocking when he skillfully breaks into song.

Some street performers are simply better than others, and Rodrigues is sincerely one of the best. This is on full display with Rodrigues and his special cover of “Still Got the Blues,” which was filmed outside of a location-unknown cafe known as 'Bravo!'

Certain creative performances are undeniably magical, and we are blessed whenever a poignant musical rendition gets captured on film. The video at first appears to show a mundane conversation between two buddies, but then Naudo Rodrigues switches to his guitar with nary a warning.

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One of the most remarkable aspects of this video is the apparent effortlessness that Rodrigues demonstrates. He flaunts a flawless technique while maintaining a state of pure relaxation. Because of his natural comfort and graceful simplicity, you will quickly be able to tell that he has been playing guitar since the age of five, according to a short biography at last.fm. The technical proficiency is evident, but the impact is a result of his raw emotional expression. 

What might not be known is Naudo is a true professional musician, as his biography chronicles, but performs here for a crowd that may not even know him!

The guitar is a uniquely beautiful instrument, particularly since it enables vast improvisation while still maintaining the recognizable nature of a tune. As you can see with Rodrigues’ slick fingering, it is possible to take ownership of a borrowed song by adding personal flair that still preserves the original composition. Some of the moves that Rodrigues pulls are unconventional, but he boldly makes them work despite disregarding the established rules of his peers.

In the realm of blues music, Gary Moore is in a legendary class of his own. The virtuoso's career was something of a slow burn. While the artist achieved mainstream success in the 1970s as a member of Skid Row and Thin Lizzy, his most notable accomplishment in the recording industry didn’t occur until 1990 with the release of Still Got the Blues, as is chronicled at AllMusic.com His marvelous eighth studio album was propelled towards massive acclaim thanks to the sheer strength of its title track.

Although Moore passed away in 2011, the songs of this distinguished guitarist continue to impact the world.

What do you think of Naudo's stylistic choices and beautiful playing? Are you impressed that he would be playing outside a cafe to a small audience with such incredible talent? Be sure to spread this video to your friends online and don't hesitate to give us your comments in the section below!