British guitarist reacts to Guthrie Govan Jack of all trades master of ALL!!!

Tonight I'm looking at Guthrie Govan. I initially looked at a string break video of him, but here he is in his element!
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[@ericsites2233]

A lot of the shredders see him as the scariest guitarist in the world because of how good he is

[@moderato2396]

Yeah man, every time I play A Wonderful Slippery Thing I have a Guthrie Govan peeking out of my closet going " Make sure you play it right "

[@ericsites2233]

@@moderato2396 😂😂😂

[@moderato2396]

@@ericsites2233 Yeah man, it's horrorfying!

[@TheGoldenriff]

every guitarists is afraid*

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

Real shredders see him as scary good. Poser shredders dismiss him.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Guthrie is the perfect example of a virtuoso who plays with tremendous feel. Even when he shows off, it's both mind-blowing and emotionally resonant. I can't think of any other guitar player who can literally do it all, seemingly without effort. He's unbelievable.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@adrianlee3497]

teppolundgren Steve Vai.

[@SpaceCattttt]

+Adrian Lee Much as I like Steve Vai's work with Zappa, to me, he's a machine. I've never heard him play anything that moved me on a deeper level. Even when he played the blues in Crossroads, it felt very forced. He's just a sci-fi guitarist with a knack for playing very difficult music, whereas Guthrie can play whatever he likes and make it sound authentic. Guthrie isn't bound down by any particular style.

[@Slashhead1]

Guthrie is better but calling vai a machine is the stupidest thing I've heard today friend.

[@jeffdubuque5622]

shawn lane crazy good guitar player.

[@tomhazelton3070]

I met him in Bangkok at a John McLaughlin concert. He is exactly as you might imagine him. He said something great, too. I complimented him on having mastered so many different styles and techniques and said something like, "You must have put in an incredible amount of work." He said, "Well, if it had felt like work, I wouldn't have done it."

[@massimilianobasalari4534]

In my opinion, the best guitarist in the world

[@jamessullivan9574]

Heard of Shawn Lane?

[@cmhardin37]

@@jamessullivan9574 Yes. Guthrie is even better than him.

[@massimilianobasalari8879]

For me Guthrie is the Best because he has technique, talent, true love for music and a unique versatility. He's just THE man. 😎

[@dicksmashmcironcock7362]

@@cmhardin37 .

[@mitch5699]

@@dicksmashmcironcock7362 I second that

[@MeatyWhack]

Anyone else find it just a little bit too convenient that you've never seen Guthrie and Jesus in the same room

[@dski69dandyduke]

Or Phil and Chevy Chase.

[@charlestourneur7862]

I love how he uses the whole neck...all the positions, all the strings, it adds so much to the quality of the music. No sitting in one position and playing the same five notes. Octaves are a wonderful thing.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@dylanlooker3442]

Even if Guthrie was half as good as what he is .....he would still be the best in the world !!

[@cmhardin37]

It's not fair 🤯

[@mitch5699]

I loved seeing Guthrie play on the same stage with Steve Vai , and you could tell that Steve got his feelings hurt that day , man I could watch it over and over, and Guthrie didn't even really rip anything , cause he's cool like that....

[@zombiewoof9357]

Mitch 5 agree, thought Guthrie just pulled back not to embarrass him 😂

[@jazzcat8786]

Amazing note selection, never repeats himself, flawless technique, great tone; a real monster... that was awesome.. you should do a Frank Gambale A.V.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@jwandhistools]

Govan is freakishly great. I don't know how quickly he got there, but I assume he has put in more time into his craft than most people could afford to. I think there is literally nothing he cannot do with a guitar. Disturbingly great player.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's spent many many years, for many hours a day, getting his playing down!

[@joshuawarren3418]

Let’s just say, he can’t replicate the Rusty Cooley or Michael Angelo Batio technique to speed ratio.

[@TheFarzad85]

He comes from an musician family and started playing at the age of 3.

[@enoughcorruption5975]

This guy is phenomenal in every way! Definitely one of the best in the world 🌎

[@adm1nistration]

probably the best technically. And can use it in every genre Jesus-like

[@ursafan40]

This freaking guy !!!!!! When I first heard him I thought , OK, he's a shredder. A damn good one. Then I heard him play a slower Blues, basic I-IV-V and it was extremely emotional. Then I listened to more of his shredding and heard all of the emotion he was putting into it as well. The jazz licks, the arpeggios, the bending, the alternate picking and sweeps, hybrid finger picking, slide...... He's a monster. One of those guys that makes me realize I will NEVER be that good.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it could be possible, but you'd have to put your life on hold! 😅

[@ursafan40]

I don't have enough years left in me. If I had only buckled down 40 years ago :-)

[@davidkinnear5792]

But aren't we glad SOMEBODY is!!!

[@ursafan40]

+david kinnear Oh yeah.

[@graysonadams2485]

Dont forget slapping

[@shadowsflame_4007]

Wow! Never heard him play before! He is awesome! Thanks, Fil, for introducing another great artist!

[@brucenicole1902]

Guthrie Govan and Paul Gilbert are a couple of my favorite guitarists. Not only because of their amazing playing but also because they still have both feet on the ground. They're modest and always willing to teach and help other guitarists. As far as their playing is concerned, they should both be wearing a big S on their chest!

[@davyboy9397]

He can out play people like Shawn Lane , Alan Holdsworth, Steve Morse and Michael Angelo Batio at their own game ! He is the best. Also you are an incredible player too brother , amazing !

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Not Allan Holdsworth...even he admitted that.

[@bharadwajacharya9115]

To all those saying Guthrie hasn't any 'definitive solos' to his name...I implore you to listen to the solos on drive home and regret #9...actually pretty much everything he played on those two albums for Wilson qualify as more than definitive...imho of course. 😋

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@u10ajf]

I love that tune so much and the solo is just wonderful. Also try Hangover on Erotic Cakes, better guitar playing has never happened.

[@joshforeman1648]

I’d say the solo on Ancestral is the best

[@bokopiiti2275]

I never thought i would think there is a "best" guitarist in the world until i found Guthrie,real talk bruh ;)

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Yeah, "the best" conversations are ridiculous then you hear Goven and think, damn, maybe he's the best. Not many players can merge brilliant melody w speed the way he does -- so melodic, somehow, almost always.

[@cmhardin37]

@@matthewhorizon6050 so true. I think he is the best in the world hand down.

[@LourencoBranco]

In my opinion Shawn Lane takes that spot he was just crazy good, well guthrie is crazy good too. I guess its just down to personal preference. one thing I think we can agree is that the best players always seem to be the most humble think, Guthrie, Shawn Lane, Jason Becker and those other beasts.

[@jamessullivan9574]

Shawn Lane...... .

[@mohdfairuz1823]

His playing makes me speechless..god level

[@ronaldhendricks3876]

It is popular here on the internet for people to say things like “Guthrie Govan is the most complete guitarist ever.” I don’t know enough about guitar (or music as a whole) to truly comprehend that statement. I just know those people are 100% correct.

[@fitranosta8337]

and he is so humble too..thats the point..people respect him..

[@buckypreseau7349]

fil, i love watching you react to all the videos. its the honest pure love of music and guitar written all over your face thats contagiouse. i always find myself swaying my head and smiling in unison with you. keep it up brother! love your vids!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks! 🤘

[@bogrot69]

Guthrie is such a brilliant player. I only discovered him within the last year when I picked up the Aristocrats live DVD. I also have a DVD of them in the studio. It's really interesting watching them work together. How they take each others personalities and playing style into account when writing. Great stuff. Cheers Fil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@EsotericallyObvious369]

I just realized you are the British Garth... Party on, excellent!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂🤘

[@Trev0r98]

i'm just guessing, but here Guthrie is channeling Bill Nelson, with his Gibson ES-335, circa 1977 ("Live In The Air Age"). Again, i'm just guessing. Bill Nelson will never, ever be given his just props.

[@mariorabottini5687]

Amazing to watch and listen to!! Man can he play!! And melodic!!!! Thanks Fill great video!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen! Thanks Mario!

[@gregmardon6973]

Amazing listen all the way through, now I'm going to have to find some other videos of him.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@marshman96]

look up Steven Wilson Drive Home

[@aimfuldrifter]

If you're humble then you're hungry for more. That's when you constantly improve yourself. If you have big ego then you stop improving cause you think you're already awesome.

[@andromedapersea4792]

Hello fil..! Guthrie govan represents the.cutting edge of guitar' art..technique. AndEmotion are in perfect balance..it's one of m'y favorite game..and thanks for your personnal qualities music and body charme ..bonne journée dear fil ..kiss from France..

[@CVGuitar]

Excellent !! I attended a Guthrie guitar clinic at Washington Music Center several years ago and yeah he's a top level player and supremely nice guy -- I like his use of a pack of rolling papers to raise the strings so he can play slide -- hilarious

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's a top player!

[@beijaflor9313]

Yes he does have a pack of Rizla handy at all times lol.

[@777muzzy]

Such an amazing player! Melody and technique out the ying-yang! Love this guy....

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@1220elm]

Thanks for this Fil. I first discovered Guthrie videos in 2007 and he has evolved into a "tamed beast".....So much fun to watch.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! Yeah he is a beast!

[@michaelcameron2292]

Guthrie knows for sure how good he is and his humbleness and down to earth attitude is an absolute testimony to the man.One truly great guitar player makes me want to chuck it though Ah well back to the drawing board

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@malcadorthesigillite2541]

I'm not a fan of Guthrie but I acknowledge and respect his mastery of the guitar. I also appreciate that he plays what he wants to play for himself. Just not my groove.

[@kensod6034]

Oh yeah Guthrie can tear up the fretboard... Somebody put the fire out... Man... Thanks professor... Rock 🎸

[@paulfavour7790]

Lord! What a great guitar sound. Amazing riffs and so easy to listen to.

[@philipsummers9682]

Awesome thanks Fil 👍

[@marpandz8483]

God learns guitar from Guthrie

[@jamessullivan9574]

God.... You mean vanhalen. Lol.... That's Shawn Lane i mean.🔊🔊🎸✌🍻

[@TheMrMRsmoke]

He made Guthrie looks like jesus

[@wandaburnsworth1588]

He is really awesome!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

I am a fool for that 335 vibe, this guy is a force of nature isn't he!

[@wingsofpegasus]

He is!

[@thop1984]

This 20 second snippet sent a tingle down my leg, amazing... 3:34

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@gromenbanks5954]

Martin Miller said about this backing tracks album. "This is not a song. It is a backing track to play solos over, that I composed and recorded for Guthrie. And the solo is fully improvised. I was there to record it with him, he did a handful of takes and each of them was completely different."

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@antreb15]

Guthrie Govan is the guitarists guitar player. His knowledge is awesome as well as his all round playing. You just can not fault the guy.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@mkivy]

Is that a Gibson ES 335? Sounds gr8...also looks like he has a processor there in the right...I have a couple of guitar midi processors and love them...I also play through two amps for stereo sound...makes a difference.

[@timcarder2170]

i'm hearing "Steely Dan" here

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@robertkrause85]

Definite 70s Larry Carlton vibes (ala Kid Charlemagne)

[@dis.infectant]

The Larry Carlton is strong on this one. I'm hearing some Little River Band also. Haha.

[@iansing5278]

Your enthusiasm is infectious, Thanks Fil...

[@bigjazzer9888]

Fil - at some point could you include a synopsis of the set up these guys use, they all seem to produce amazing sounds and I suspect that many of us are curious as to effects and amps they use. Another brilliant video BTW

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! Yeah fitting it all in can be tricky! 😅

[@robertpetre9378]

Guthrie used to teach at BIMM in Brighton but when I was attending BIMM he was only doing master classes as he had finished but Jesus is his music theory immense

[@droliver]

Guthrie is arguably the GOAT electric guitar player across styles. He’s raised the bar for everyone.

[@wingsofpegasus]

He's pretty epic!

[@TheOldgeezah]

Utter brilliance. There are three guitarists who make me melt with delight. Guthrie, Paul Gilbert and Jan Cyrka - all masters of their instruments

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@hampstershat123]

SHAWN LANE :)

[@PauloCarnaxide]

I found Guthrie through the Aristocrats. Soon, I realized that this guy is really a monster of the guitar. Very fast, very melodic, very creative, hard to imagine all that in one... but is true. One of my all time favourite guitarists, gospel truth!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@stevejpm1]

What separate's guthrie from others is that not only he has no equal in my opinion he's a great teacher.

[@sixstrings1490]

He is a Guitar God. I had to give my own Guitar a Hug after watching Guthrie..🎵

[@SaberToothGary]

SUCH a monster player... Cheers, Guthrie!

[@danieljunk4548]

Just Another Sunday walk in the park for him. Lovely stuff.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@Conzyy]

Guthrie has got to be one of the top 3 best guitarists EVER? Right? Or am I wrong ?

[@Noobshire]

You know, I'd done the 'nearly cutting your fingers off in submission when you hear an amazing guitarist' a few times over the years - Page, Van Halen, Vai, Holdsworth, Satriani, et al - then decades later, Guthrie came along... The talented bastard. ^^

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yep!

[@elmolewis9123]

Perfection. And not a diva bone in his body. A lesson to be learned.

[@xlarge2011]

Guthrie once said something like; "It will hurt", when talking about bending as he does.

[@leftforless911]

Excellent video lad!! Love me some Guthrie. I study his playing to try to learn to play in a similar style. Great job breaking it down, I’ll have to check your playing as well!👌🏼

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jamesf2918]

he can play anything on any guitar and sound amazing. master player.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@raywalters243]

Thanks Fil that was the first time I'd ever heard him play. I'm learning myself and hes certainly a good one to pickup tips from!

[@pc1chas]

Guitar God Guthrie Govan

[@jigstraw2809]

My personal favorite video guthrie's done with the jamtrackcentral stuff is "remember when," really shows off the accurate sliding you were talking about in the beginning of this one.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah Guthrie is one hell of a player!

[@JFK1180]

Rock solid player. Kick ass stuff Phil!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@BillM1960]

I had never heard of this guy. I am trying to think who he reminds me of, maybe a few but he is really really good! Thanks!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@beijaflor9313]

You should try and watch him in a studio setting from 18in away, my eyes couldn't keep up with his fingers, and what a wonderfully chilled out guy he is too.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@beijaflor9313]

Wings of Pegasus Very much, I shall be seeing him again some time next year at the same studios, you should pop along!

[@kanemochi35]

My thoughts in relation to Mr Govan, is that he is so good, he can play whatever he wants to, (as opposed to most of us, who are limited to what the guitar and our [relatively] limited technique will ALLOW us to play. He is the only guitarist I have ever seen who can play the same musical phrase with different techniques, just for the sake of getting a different tone. Astonishing.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@pikoapiko1851]

Your last words was realy truth in general.talanted people dont realy know how good they are!

[@johnhowlett9829]

Guthrie is a master of all styles, period. He sits alone in that rarified atmosphere of not the top shelf where many great musicians reside, but that shelf built just for him. He's also an incredibly intelligent individual with a very high IQ, which is obvious when you begin to understand his theoretical nous. This Man could excel in any vocation if he so chose; though perhaps not hairdressing, bodybuilding or MMA ...(he is Human after all) He also has a genetic advantage between his brain processing ability and his physical hand/fingers mechanics. Add all that to the hours of patient, constructive, logical practising techniques and you end up with a freak of nature called Guthrie Govan.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@amjrpain919]

Guthrie is an alien from Guittaro World 🌎 😳

[@robertburke784]

I never heard of this guy, but he sounds like a Larry Carleton or Daryle Strummer jazz-type player. I will have to check out more of his stuff. Thanks Fil for introducing me to a new talent!

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@dannymcmince]

You obviously don't play guitar, if you do then where the fuck have you been hiding sham?

[@kingrobert1st]

At least I heard of this one! I watched one of his seminars...didn't understand a word of it! ENTERTAINING THOUGH!

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@kensod6034]

I'll have to research what a lagartho run is... In detail

[@BradCynical]

Guthrie is the man. awesome player

[@mitch5699]

Beyond words for me. literally.. Mind Blowing..

[@cabansinleaf8867]

Jazz not always an easy listen but man do they melt faces.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@Allan-et5ig]

He's fantastic and a favorite of mine. Is there a tier above him in terms of skill? I would say concert classical guitarist.

[@Trev0r98]

Guthrie Govan is better than every other guitarist in the world, when it comes to triggering debates about who's the best guitarist in the world.

[@mitchettie1581]

Absolutely can't get enough of the Arristacrats, if not for Marco Minnamin and Brian Beller, who or where would Guthrie really fit in? The guy is just to good. I saw an old clip Guthrie had to have just come on the scene. He's on stage with Steve V , and it really looks to me like Steve got his ego hurt that day. It was the greatest thing I've ever seen. Fil Yer the Man🤘 * ROCK*

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@jakenogard9667]

Guthrie is for advance player if ever you wanna learn from him. I know Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have a lot of respect from him. And i would say Guthrie is a bit ahead of all famous guitar player. Anyway, great video Fil. 🤘

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! Yeah he's awesome!

[@perseapolaris9015]

hi fil...! i come back with you and Guthrie govan...! i love his feeling, sensual,..the sound.!..fil..! you, have so nice expression..!i have stars in m'y eyes ..for you..your distant Friend..Lost in France.!

[@montreauxs]

Scott Henderson.. The master of bending.

[@mkivy]

Hope u are doing well. Love ur videos Fil...

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@talsophos]

Funny reading people guthrie can't play like him or him. I think he is the most well rounded players with so many styles he can effortlessly fit into any solo improvised with the greatest of ease. People say batio is the fastest guitarist going but to me is pretty onw dimensional but credit he can play freakishly fast

[@michaelnettles2570]

The added dirt is suitable to the guitar he's using at the moment

[@savinsavin8387]

Awesome player..👍👍👍👍👍

[@kerrconkle4389]

Have you ever checked out Kent Nishimura? Sorry I don't know how else to make suggestions

[@wingsofpegasus]

Not yet!

[@kerrconkle4389]

@@wingsofpegasus please do the kid will blow you away with the 25 or 6 to 4 cover

[@poke-champ4256]

Nice But i have one question.How can i have the same awesome hairstyle like you?Im Serious.

[@poke-champ4256]

Lisanne Bond Thanks for the Advice. :)

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂

[@pihi42]

Guthrie might just be, historically speaking, "peak electric guitar". All instruments move in and out of fashion, there was probably a "peak lute player" somewhere in the 18th century. Players of the future will use techniques and instruments we cannot imagine yet. For classic electric guitar with 6 strings, this might be it.

[@jeromes5183]

If anyone knows a better guitarist I'd love to hear about them. I mean that.

[@THUNDERWORX]

I've never heard him before. Great player. It is odd. It is like modern techniques added to 1970's jazz rock. Muzak meets Ozzy.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@pikoapiko1851]

Guthrie govan likes this video

[@wingsofpegasus]

☺

[@Tribal-y5z]

Real Guitar Gods,My Hero

[@IvorThomas]

Have you done one of these vids on Robben Ford's "Monmouth College Fight Song" live performance from the Montreaux Jazz Fest? He was really young at the time yet to this day, I've never heard a better guitar solo.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Not yet but I'll add it to the list!

[@alexsand1112]

I like your smart comments and reactions please make a video with Andy Timmons, Thomas Blug or Steffen Schackinger!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@sumanchowdhury6162]

GG isn't shredder bro. His musicality is beyond anyone's reach. Effortlessly

[@robertkrause85]

Another excellent video. Nails the smooth rounded Larry Carlton vibe with modern shred chops. Speaking of Larry Carlton the solos he cut for Steely Dan's Kid Charlemagne are THE example of perfectly composed solos in the jazz fusion idiom more associated with improvisation. Unfortunately I haven't seen clips of him performing it live with Steely Dan but there's this (from about 1:35) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r36ko6WJn7idhdE

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool! Thanks for the link!

[@michaelnettles2570]

Prog rockers ROCK. I mentioned G3 on another post. Govan did a G3 concert. You ought to see Satriani react to this guy! Lol!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@kevivtawar7716]

bro u look like jimmy page when he was young!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks!

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

Agree. 😁

[@shanebilowitz7261]

Guthrie is as good a teacher as he is a guitarist

[@zyongtran7153]

You should definitely react to jazz fusion guitarist Alex Hutchings, he is also a beast guitar player like Guthrie Govan!! Amazing technique , feel , versatility, unfortunately he is very underrated!! Any song of his will be a great reaction but I would recommend his Devil Beat song!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the suggestion!