Platforms like YouTube have made it easy for talented artists to put their work out there for everyone to see.
Street performers like James Marçal, for example, go around playing wonderful music for anybody and everybody to enjoy. He nails this Dire Straits cover so well that you’ll think you’re listening to the actual band!
As you’ll soon see, this busker is in a league of his own.
James Marçal looks like any other normal guy—until he pulls out his guitar and plays magical music.
As soon as Marçal starts to play, the crowd’s ears start perking up and people going about their day began to stop and listen. His skill level on the guitar is out of this world, but he also has a smooth, sultry voice to go with his instrument.
Playing the song “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits, he flawlessly maneuvers every sound and melody with no problem at all. He’s a one-man-band who has the crowd captivated by his sensational cover of the popular song.
When the camera angle switches, a group of people can be seen gathered to embrace the music.
Whatever “it” is, James has it for sure! More importantly, you can sense that he loves playing music—and it shows in his performances. Like flies to fluorescent light, people walking by can’t help but go toward the phenomenal music.
Stunned onlookers are in disbelief by this music genius, randomly rocking out in the street.
More and more music lovers stop to listen, and Marçal now has people all around him focused on the melodic tunes.
It’s like he doesn’t even have to try. His delivery is profound and effortless! Throughout the whole song, James never misses a beat. I’d love to run into this street performer—how could anyone not stop and listen?
Chord after chord, James continues to blow the minds of the audience watching. His guitar playing is top-notch, and watching his fingers glide up and down the frets is mesmerizing.
Five minutes into the spectacle, James unleashes a guitar solo that will have even the best musicians scratching their heads.
Anyone who plays the guitar will appreciate the solo he plays at 5:00 into the video… it must’ve taken him years to get that good! What started with a few viewers ended with a massive circle of applauding fans.
With this kind of talent, it’s no surprise that the video quickly went viral.
Since the clip was posted, more than 1.3 million have watched this Dire Straits cover.
Music lovers everywhere were touched by the brilliant James Marçal. To date, more than 43,000 liked the video and thousands left comments praising his abilities.
“I really enjoyed that performance. Well done mate. Loved the couple dancing and the folk showing their appreciation with some tips (money really does make the world go round), and applause at the end.” Said one YouTube user.
“This is the best cover of this song. Vocals and guitar seems so original! And Pity for the audience who couldn’t just cheer in between the song. Seriously had I been there I would go crazy when he plays the lead! Pretty good work man! Hope he deserves a better stage and a better audience!” Said another.
James Marçal is in a league of his own when it comes to street performances. He makes the songs seem like originals! To see his incredible cover, watch the video below!
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