Humans do the most remarkable things.

Tommy Emmanuel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lbvSBNLLoo

John Cowan with a rather exuberant take on The Blue Nile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76bi9wQ3gl8

Chris Thile & Punch Bros.

http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=SHlIk1NLwdA&feature=related

Bill Frisell & Greg Leisz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7qsHSvHlP0

John Zorn with Marc Ribot, Joey Baron, Masada Trio, & More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duOTEGOdVkE

Ryuichi Sakamoto (simple tune, but I think it's beautiful)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btyhpyJTyXg