After several years of digging each other's music, touring together in Cana… Read Full Bio ↴After several years of digging each other's music, touring together in Canada, the US & Europe, and becoming great friends, Don Ross and Andy McKee have decided to join forces for a new duo recording on Candyrat Records entitled, "The Thing That Came From Somewhere".

The new cd includes duets versions of five familiar tunes composed by each guitarist, two duet arrangements of compositions by Russell Ferrante and Mike Marshall, and two solo tracks by each of Don and Andy for a total of 11 great performances.

Tight Trite Night
Don Ross & Andy McKee Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Don Ross:

Don In front of a newborn moon pushing out it's glistening Dome …
Don't Feel Your Touch In front of a newborn moon pushing out it's glistening Dome …
Silent Night Ross Diana Miscellaneous Silent Night (J. Mohe/F. Gurber) S…
Spirit Wars Down here in this world of chains One man's loss is…

We have lyrics for these tracks by Andy McKee:

Africa I hear the drums echoing tonight But she hears only whisper…
Art of Motion [Instrumental]…
Drifting [Instrumental]…

For My Father [Instrumental]…
Heather's Song [Instrumental]…
I Will See You Again [Instrumental]…
Into the Ocean [Instrumental]…
Keys to the Hovercar [Instrumental]…
Practice Is Perfect [Instrumental]…

When She Cries [Instrumental]…

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01Spirit of the West3:56

02Rylynn5:54

03The Thing That Came From Somewhere3:51

04Dolphins4:20

05Ouray3:04

06Tight Trite Night4:36

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Don Ross & Andy McKee

07Hoover The Musical Dog3:24

08Ebon Coast5:52

09Dreamcatcher2:52

10With You in Mind5:44

11Klimbim4:18

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Comments from YouTube:

@TheRealAndyMcKee

16y↑62

I was really into playing elecrtic guitar for quite a few years, spent time working on Eric Johnson and Satch tunes and Dream Theater stuff. But then I got into Michael Hedges and Don Ross, guys like that. I didn't have an instructor for fignerstyle guitar, just worked on it by myself. I developed my ear some by learning their tunes from the CD and I think by learning that way, I developed my own sound. Anyway, that's how I went about it!

@AndrewWesthoff

And thank god you did!

@ledelste

Like what Andy said. We’re both Michael Hedges fans. Miss that guy. But I sure can hear the influence.

@melek_ilmu

Awesome!!

@carlosmartinortiz

... and now we are learning from all of you. Greetings Andy! Very good duo version for Trite Tight Night! Greetings and congratulations for your excellent muscial work .... Here my interpretation in ACOUSTIC Guitar version!.. at ¡home theater! https://youtu.be/kseuz6epmBE

@ronwebb409

Absolutely phenomenal!

@TheRealAndyMcKee

16y↑17

It's called a fan-fret or multi-scale neck. It's designed so that the bass strings have more room to intonate properly. If you think of a piano or a harp, you'll recall that the bass strings are longer. That's the idea being applied here. That guitar is Don's Beneteau baritone. I am having a couple of guitars built with the multi-scale design right now. It's brilliant! Rock on!

@Rael0505

10y↑31

Manliest song ever. I can feel my facial hair growing faster.

@Goggansjoe

6y↑2

How humble is don to look so happy while playing a song he wrote but Andy made famous. What a guy

@tenacious645

11y↑2

Don Ross has truly got the funk. Mixed with Andy's sweet contemporary melodies you get something to behold.

@PureDarqness

16y↑1

Not often do you see such serenity as you see watching Andy play. I love their expressions when they play this beautiful music, makes them a treat to watch as well as listen to.

@Okeldokel

16y

If you threw all that is beautiful, sincere, tranquil, magnificent and harmonic along with two guitars and two bearded guys, mixed for 2 minutes, then drank it down while listening to the tide sweep in and out on a warm summer's day, you'd only get something that barely scrapes the bottom of the barrel of refreshment in comparison to this song.

@johved

16y

i've got a feeling that everyone that plays and enjoys this kind of music are all wonderful people :)

@Legatedamar1

16y↑1

Might be the most brilliant composition I've ever heard. Definately the two most talented guitar players I've ever heard.

@PhilRezanow

16y↑1

Could you imagine how awesome that must be for Andy to not only meet an inspiration of his, but to record a song with him?

@kingnothing119

16y

I don't see much of anything when I close my eyes to this song. Just sort of drift away from everything. It's amazing talent!!

@poppya54

2y↑1

They are the pioneers of this kind of style

@zeldasbiggestfan

16y

If I had the ability to learn one more song and then my hands would be unable to play again, this'd be it. Bravo.

@VintagePulp

14y↑1

I love the fact that Don looks like he's so happy to be jamming on this with Andy....He totally knows how cool this sounds!

@ProfessorNguyen

13y

If you are reading this you have an exceptionally exquisite taste in music.

@hadjr1

16y

People--It DOESN'T get any better than this! Superb!!

@sooprcool

13y

I'm not just saying this. but this is the best guitar duo I've ever heard. tight, man. tight.

@lSd3d

13y

When I die and go... wherever... these two dudes are gonna be there directing the flow and ebb of the cosmos with their guitars.

@sethjeter

16y↑1

unbelievable...another awesome duet from the great Ross and McKee!!!

@marmaly

8y↑3

Just magic. Andy adds depth and harmony which actually improves this over the solo.

@Miscpers

16y↑1

Saw these two play live last night, they finished the night off with this song. Fantastic hearing it live.

@josemiguelmelquiadesortiz1010

2y↑1

No matter how many years past... This still one of the best songs ive hear in my life..

@OsmiumStudios

15y

One of the best acoustic guitar players in the world

@ParishSouth

14y

From the first time I heard Andy and Ross...I still cant breathe.

@flanderstruck3751

1y↑3

0:01 - 0:04 this is the best anyone has ever played that part in Tight Trite Night. Exquisite rhythm and execution, it doesn't get any funkier than that. No performance comes close to the way Andy played that part in this opening.

@guitarsorrow

14y

i would never though perfection could be like this

@AntoineDufour

16y↑2

So groovy! Love that song! I like those laughing at the end, I've got those too, listening to you guys! AD

@keeponrockin86

16y

Astounding. Love these guys. Met Andy a few weeks back and he is such a nice guy! Hope to see these guys playing together in Edinburgh!

@smallsam52

16y

How does some one write something like this?!?! Pure Gold

@GrassMasterMan

15y

Unbelievable!! I post for you guys all the time. You have made me go back to playing!! Rock on Bros!!!

@ChrisC97232

16y

I wonder how Ross can come up something like that!!! It's soooo wow no words!! Asks a lot of skill and years of pratice, for sure!!!

@rrosario2156

15y↑1

they play so amazingly well with one another!! it is so great I could watch this video over and over...

@zacker1897

15y

Those smiles made my day.

@kyleh204

16y

my god this is what music is all about...i have the chills

@wintersnot

16y

aint life musical, eh? a wonderful reminder to jump right in with both ears. Thank you.

@Aetherius88

16y

So much talent in one room I'm surprised the walls didn't cave in!

@chris6770

16y

What five stars was made for. Just fantastic to listen to!

@BluesBrother93

16y

:D Very courteous of Don to led Andy play the lead. Both wonderful people and astounding guitarists.

@GAFFTV

15y

WHAT A JAM!! THIS IS UNREAL!!

@jankybit

14y

their timing is so ridiculously tight. so well done, jesus.

@terotele

14y

this is so good that don ross looks happy and he never looks in that way

@beghilhorst

15y

Wow! The awesomenes of this video equals infinity....it's simply too good!!

@ThorOdinson14

13y

All of the intricate poly-rhythms are amazing.

@dannywilde30

16y

fabulous, so groovy. Thanks guys for this moment.

@mobius110

16y

What beautiful chords... They pull it off together very nicely.

@totalloser23

11y

Two of the greatest guitar alchemists ever. It's great to see Andy playing one of his favorite inspirational tunes with one of his early heroes of freestyle fingerpicking :)

@KiloHoplite

14y

hey man just be glad you're alive at a time to hear SOMEONE play like that!

@AndyMcKeeFanForLife

14y↑1

No doubt that's got to be an incredible feeling. Playing alongside the man who helped inspire you to play percussive fingerstyle guitar. Maybe one day I'll get to play beside Andy, just like he did with Don. You guys are the reason I love the acoustic guitar again!

@ponyboyTO

16y

Jesus!! Now that's called having fun with two guitars man! Nice job gentlemen.

@nightfallDT

14y

man... i just can't stop watching this

@MartinSmithInterfaces

15y

i agree with you. this is true musicianship. People who say acoustic guitar sucks have a very narrow minded outlook on music. If you want some chillout music with a good warm feel and a solid rythem, you have to listen to acoustic guitar music like this. Pentatonics can't quite give you the same feeling. Music is all about setting moods and painting a picture.

@aMonarchsVoice

16y

You'd think since fans of these two amazing artists "cross over" and like both artists, there would be no talk of competition here. I agree, both musicians are excellent and no one here is capable of contrasting them.

@PonyslayStation007

15y

Just 330.000 watches??? The whole world should listen to this fuckng brilliant musicians...This is AMAZING!!!

@dragontoothdw

16y

Andy mckee did a solo cover of the song...if you listen to just his version, and then listen to this, you can have a clearer sense of what don ross is adding, and therefore a greater appreciation

@cherubmusic

16y

I'm blown away, what can i say!

@rrosario2156

15y↑1

amazing talent, I could listen 24/7 and still be entertained!

@RustyCyler

16y

so damn good. Dons part fit perfectly. The funk was ooozin' real good. 5 stars to my idols. bravo

@BlackOsker

16y

i cant really tell... but im 100% sure that heaven sounds something like this

@RikuIan

I keep coming back because I always miss the duet version of this. <3

@zander1206

15y↑1

2:12 - 2:17 ..have to love those combinations of notes!!!

@EkoToyKite

15y↑1

They look like they're having so much fun. I love the parts where they both play the harmonic and let it ring out. This how duet's should be played out.

@getyaboogieon

15y

Saw these guys in Putney. My god they are amazing guitarists and two of the most humble guys you'll ever meet. Stayed behind for a drink afterwards with them. If they come to your area check them out.

@rcman22

15y

Never study homework to this...you'll always be tempted to see HOW THE HECK THEY CAN PULL THIS OFF! This is amazing!!!

@DuhonTattoos

15y

I love to drive around town listening to them compose the best music ever. Truly an amazing piece. =]

@johnplayerspecial88

14y

this is a rendition of Don's tune, brilliant. Can you imagine what these two sound like just having drinks and jamming? I'd pay to see that

@AlexMNet

14y

@TheParfittgasm I love it when musicians randomly quote others songs! That is awesome.

@telboy1966manu

16y↑1

They both look as if they're just having a ball! What great talented musicians, it's a privelege to listen to them

@lpm0133

7y↑1

don ross의 절제된 음이 너무 돋보이는 합주.. 정말 둘다 너무 좋아 ㅠㅠ

@sm6782

shar m ㅠㅠ

@intomuse

13y

A great collaboration here. thanks for sharing.

@bradhoskins13

13y

yeap u can tell these 2 really puts there hearts and soul into into there music nice job guys

@Classicalgtarboi

16y

Wow, perfectly composed, Awesome guys.

@Tomurow

15y

I sat literally 'this' far away from them in a workshop last year and they were still doing 'happy-head-bobbing' even though they must've played this song 1 MILLION TIMES! lol - amazing! :-)

@silverjunky999

15y

they know they hit it, Don is unbelievable, Andy too .. the very best

@WildchildRock

15y

No matter how many times i hear this song i just can't get enough of it. sooo catchy. Lovin' it outta central Ohio!

@johannhowitzer

13y

If playing the guitar this well were a crime, no jury would ever convict either of these men.

@richicious

14y↑1

Don and Andy are so funky and sound very nicely harmonic. It's great!!!!!

@rockyandbullwinkle94

14y

DON ROSS PLEASE COME TO THE MISSION FOLK FEST IN BC, CANADA! We need you there!!!

@electro676

14y

I don't know what you're hearing, I've been playing guitar for most of my life, and there's nothing wrong with this.

@ninjaquest

13y↑1

These guys are so tight together, it's such an awesome recording. Love it :D

@arctheeh

15y

The whole reason I love watching these videos is because of their awesome facial expressions. =] They are so happy when they play, I love it.

@Juwhror

16y

You can see they're enjoying that! you can actually "feel" the music, Amazing keep up the amazing job guys!

@IrvSauce

16y

I love how poetic Andy's movements are.

@SmotherM3

16y

Just look how much they enjoy playing, look at their facial expressions :D it makes me happy as well.

@Gungosh

16y

i love those clips of two of my absolute favorite guitarists playing together. look, how much fun they have, they are not "working" like some perfectionalists with serious faces, they just make damn good music :o)

@HungarianGuitarist

16y

awesome tune awesome performance and BAHHHH I can't stop this video... ... play it once more!! just once more plzZZ! coooooool

@Gungosh

15y

headshaking and smiling don and andy just let the music flow :o) grooooooove on!

@user-ei2by9uc3u

5y↑1

Just AMAZING

@mbbrickner

16y↑1

Yeah so... this duet is incredible. I'm not a big fan of Don Ross by himself, but with Andy McKee they sound amazing!

@mrjedi38

16y

Those guys together are amazing. Nice.

@HungarianGuitarist

still amazing.. will be forever

@acousticems

16y

Simply amazing!

@alaturno

11y

Every time Don Ross plays, he makes it look so fucking easy! He bobs his head and just enjoys the music. I bet he doesn't even have to look at his fret hand, no matter what he's playing. This is a man who has truly mastered his craft.

@MrCasey741

16y

a great funky chill out tune,pure brilliance!!!

@Dougal-Mcguire

11y

and chuckle afterwards lol. iv been watching this for a long time and it always looks but most of all sounds amazing. cant get enough of these guys and the others on the same 'label' or whatever, but my god they're all good. im sure those listening love music as much as i do

@WeartheGoodSocks

11y

I love the satisfied look on their faces and the nod of approval to each other at the end of the song. 3:54

@tones7mca

14y

Absolutely fantastic.

@afroguitar

16y

just saw these guys 2 nights ago! was an awesome show!!!

@dooldatool

15y

this song is so good i had to listen to it twice!

@sacredgeometry

15y

its called practice,love and perseverance ... its a when you have an undying comitment for somthing you love that doing it all day is all you want to do. Find somthing you feel that way about and you will become incredible at it.