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You have too arrogant of an approach to music. You assume that people with think you're smart if you say, "That's how it's done." It's obviously contrived though. It's all too true, you obviously have NO inspiration. Also, have you EVER washed that hair? I actually am curious. You're facial expressions and your overall mannerisms clue me into the fact that you are a sociopath. Don't get all big-headed though, you aren't one of the cool movie ones. You aren't the Irish Johnny Winter you think you are. Your songs are as emotionless as you. You probably wrote this song about someone else's girlfriend you're a pervert to, the creep that you are. When I look into your eyes I see nothing. Oh, and slapping your guitar is RETARDED! I can also tell that you don’t understand philosophy, because there is no philosophy for the moral-less. You also do these little things for show that don’t make any noise, you expect no one to say bullshit, but you’re just doing them to be cool. You also have such an over-inflated ego, that if you were confronted about it you would probably try to convince me that YOU could hear the difference -being “Special”- and I didn’t have super musician hearing like you. I saw a child molester once, and he looked just like you….hmmmm

You're not the modern-day Mozart you think you are.

You're not the modern-day Mozart you think you are.

Barry L, you must be the biggest jerk ever. You are clearly a sick man. Please get some psychiatric help.

Well, Barry L. you certainly made the wrong move.

By using the internet -awkward device #1- you have given the target of your mislead opinion the opportunity to compose (emphasis here) quite a devastating reply. Of course, in person it would be no different since you're clearly lacking in depth knowledge of Tommy. (I mean no offense here it's just flat out true).
There are three points I personally wish to break down if you wish for more just ask...
#1 On the topic of philosophy... On what grounds and for what reason do you have to assume there is a lack of philosophical understanding? What clued you in? Was it the in depth discussions you've had with him regarding basic elements of nature? The meaning of life? Martial arts? Theoretical topics of all kinds? Was it the talk about massive numbers leading to the comprehension of a google-plex-plex-plex as well as a google-minex-plex? Was it the elaboration on that topic that lead to comprehending infinity? Or was it the assumption that since you have heard none of these, he does not possess philosophical understanding?
#2 Arrogance - there is not a human in this world who is free of arrogance, and being in front of a camera ether evokes shyness or over confidence in those who are not used to it (I tend towards the shy side). And trust me Tommy does not lack his share of Humility.
#3 You read him like a book, a book written in a language you only half understand. You want to judge him based what you think you have gathered from your interaction with him or lack there of. How about I try reading you? You seem to me the type who can't say things like this without a vehicle... something to carry your words for you. Your declaration that the song or rather songs were emotionless implies that you have heard more than one, and that you believe you carry a greater perspective over emotion than another individual. You state you know why this song was written, however, being dead wrong shows me you are not wary of assumptions. You say you look at his facial expressions and see a sociopath... and yet out of myself, I have seen those same expressions driven by nervousness with no sociopathic inclination. Because of this, I am inclined to think that you believe yourself to have an infallible comprehension of human psychology. And that you do these mental gymnastics to convince yourself that what you're seeing lines up with your seeming pre-judgement of the person.
-----Being prone to assumptions myself, I'll hand you one. I can assume that the reason you did this (based on my former statements) is that you have or have had the desire to feel better than Tommy, maybe even to make him feel weaker than you. Extrapolating further, to validate yourself, by projecting on to him your most undesirable experiences in life... It's my opinion that you had made up your mind about Tommy before you had the chance to understand him. In the end my assumption is what... True? False? It doesn't matter really, you can make it either. Further more, I apologize if you were hurt by my comments --- This is the folly of the internet and your decision to use it as such.
And you know what? If you ever happen to check this post again, you will have impressed me.

Wow. I am thinking it's possible Barry has issues. Maybe he wasn't breastfed or whatever....don't really care. He needs a hobby. Or a pill. Therapy? Wait, I know.....a bitch slap! Barry, you are sad and pathetic. btw-Good Job, Tommy!

I don't know Barry L., but I've seen, talked with, and heard Thomas. And I'm behind Thomas all the way.

That is a really cool performance of a very cool song!!! I loved the percussive stuff, and I love that the guitar is percussive. That aspect is definitely one of the things that intrigues me and draws me to it.

Hell yes, the guitar is percussive -- check out Rodrigo y Gabriela's Stairway to Heaven -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNc5o9TU0t0 .

Thomas, let me just say again, that was a really good performance of a really cool song. You are not alone in having songs just come to you, as I'm sure you know. Bob Dylan says the same thing. So does Tom Petty. Two of the best in my opinion.

I LOVED IT -- LOVE IT.

I hit the report abuse button on all that other junk because I'd like to post your video to my facebook without a bunch of diverting, trollish bs.

This song and this songwriter deserve that. Way to go, Thomas!!!

oh and dont cry. he isnt worth it. =]

This is embarrasing, but I was really drunk when I posted that. I'm leaving songpull now. I know I can be a dick when I get drunk. I do totally project my shit onto people. I guess in a way I thought someone would think this was really funny. I know I toyed with emotions, I'm probably the sociopathic one. I had such a reaction to this, I don't know why. I know I need mental help. I say these things that I think are just so funny and then the comments come rolling in and I think, god you're a dick, Barry. I've never had much of a social life, and the internet is most of it. I go around from forum to forum getting kicked off of each eventually because I lose my temper. I didn't enjoy the song, but I know I went ape shit. I agree I need pills, and I need to stop drinking. I got hooked on drinking when I was really young, and I've been doing it ever since. I don't think I've ever flaired up this bad before though. Trust me I know I was a total asshole to you. Apologies. I wish I was a better guitar player. I forget that other people have feelings. I was going through some intense emotions last night and I went crazy on you when I shoulc have gone crazy on my father. Well, really I shouldn't go crazy on anyone. I'm going to try to stop drinking, I do this stuff too much. You were right to make fun of my grammer, I try to pretend I'm so smart, but I forget little rules like that. I never really understood you're versis your, and my reading grade level much lower than I would like. You know if you want to have longhair or whatever that's up to you I guess. I just never took to kindly to long haired men. I probaby got that from dad. Well, shucks, I wish that I hadn't almost made you cry. Simon Cowell is pretty funny I think, but then again I probably am the sociopathic one. I'm sorry to you too David P. I don't remember ever doing anything like that, but I suppose it's possible. I know what I dick I am, sometimes I just wish I was dead. I know I have some mental issues. I'm trying to fix it, I am. Please pretend I never said anything, just go on and do you're thing. I know that's too much to ask, but please do. As I said, I won't be on songpull again. If any of you say anything about me, it will probably be true. If you say I'm stupid, if you call me an asshole, if you say that I'm a drunkard, or insane. It's all true. Don't pay attention to me.

I deeply regret my life, and this chapter in particular.
-Barry L. The Dick

AA is a pretty good place to start the not-drinking part. Make sure you find a group that is friendly and funny. Shop around if you have to. You'll find it :)

Great job Tommy!

I loved it. I could really feel where you are going with this tune, and I loved going there!

Thanks!