Tosin Abasi - Guitar Power

Tosin Abasi of Animals as Leaders appears on Guitar Power, hosted by Matt Sweeney.
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[@shawnfloyd3325]

What amp or pedal board or a amp processor that tosin was using

[@theders8590]

@@shawnfloyd3325 2 years late but I believe it was an Axe FX 2 since he said he was using his lead patch. And they’ve been seen using one on Rig rundowns

[@rsavage42]

Until you can…

[@poweroftheweez]

Tosin: "yeah I mean you can just..." *starts shredding* no Tosin, you can't just.

[@aebious8886]

lol

[@adrianchafloque3140]

Jay Alvear lololol

[@driftwood757]

Oh but you can

[@drperkyreal4686]

Collin Glover not

[@helenbarone6943]

Yes jay......you cant

[@GASmotorsports]

I should get an 8 string guitar. Just think of all the things I could be unable to play.

[@PracticaProphetica]

If you thought you sounded awful with 6 strings, just wait until you get 8 strings!

[@PracticaProphetica]

@1504245 That's called an "air guitar." Everyone plays perfectly on air guitar.

[@byronblanchard1354]

@1504245 "Has someone seen my air guitar?!! I swore left it here!

[@kruse8888]

Don’t diss yourself, take the dive, you might be surprised.🤘🎸

[@YoungBloodyBlud]

@@kruse8888 yup i left playing 6 string electric guitar 6 years ago due to band conflicts now after 6 years i have regrown interest and randomly ordered a 8 string even though i know my hands are rusty,its never a bad thing to try new things i guess

[@jagooswell7993]

Tosin abasi is the type of guy to shake your hand in an odd time signature

[@christopherbridges6123]

Four shakes then a half a shake then three shakes and another half shake.

[@alieffauzanrizky7202]

You : *does an impressive thing* Tosin : claps in 21/43

[@bobby_hill8357]

Lmao

[@stevehuxley1106]

Lmfao. 1/4 timing probably

[@demianstohr2422]

@@alieffauzanrizky7202 21/32 Pls get it

[@ericspring2033]

props to matt sweeney for not throwing his guitar and leaving

[@Indarow]

Dude was hard core geeking out anytime Tosin was playing.

[@abowla7187]

Props to him for not pawning it for meth......

[@an_38kitkashyap]

7:28 props to him for making the guitar fart.

[@behindthen0thing]

@@an_38kitkashyap was sloppy

[@diafenix]

such a trooper.

[@diafenix]

9:02 Matt: "i'm scared" TOSIN ABASI: "As You Should Be" *daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn*

[@behindthen0thing]

He was talking about his big black snake he's gonna show him after the video

[@milobrosamer272]

Иван Грозный get outta here

[@behindthen0thing]

@@milobrosamer272 nope

[@yoshikhurazi1769]

@@behindthen0thing Where can I find your erotic fanfiction?

[@behindthen0thing]

@@yoshikhurazi1769 reading poisons the mind

[@biggin92191]

3:50: "oh, you're trying to play what I'm playing? Let me just speed it up." lol

[@hddrummer8838]

dick move but hilarious hahahaH

[@bryanpatrick1937]

hahahahaa

[@laughingwolf330]

+Phillip Betts "You know, stuff like that, just increasing the speed, or whatever."

[@aaronnichols2442]

+Phillip Betts 3:58 He's like "For sure, for sure.." Then looks down and thinks "fuck, i'm a sack of donkey shit compared to this guy" as he wallows in self pity. Lmao

[@RedRose4711]

He only had one good run and that's when he shit himself.

[@headbangercani]

2:10 - Air Chrysalis 6:40 - Tempting Time 7:52 - An Infinite Regression 8:35 - Soraya

[@krazeekillar]

Literal MVP you are.

[@cameronniven4656]

you are the fucking man, thank you

[@jroc6345]

Do you know by any chance what the malmsteen lick was called?

[@Yousuck00]

You forgot the sickest riff of all 1:00 One

[@headbangercani]

@@Yousuck00 only animals as leaders songs. Oxidallica

[@bobfinn4909]

Favorite part: Matt: "Jesus ... I'm scared" Tosin: "As you should be."

[@guilhermetonon7267]

hasnt sould be, nah ?

[@noughbaughty8951]

Matt: "You want some crack?" Tosin: Looks at camera confused

[@Divine_R]

Nough Baughty Tosin: “You look like you take crack every time you wake up.” Matt: “As I should be.”

[@mehdiwadoud8098]

Tosin : like as like you like should like be like lol

[@phatetm5436]

Yah Matt must show fear...I mean have you seen such skill in one Mortal?

[@TheTektronik]

"Guitar was like the skateboard of instruments". - Tosin Abasi.

[@poisenbery]

"The guitar was like...the skateboard of music" This guy is so chill hahaha

[@hammondsphoto]

I always think, 'Who the hell needs a 7 or 8 string guitar?' Then I remember this guy.

[@MakinaSatanica]

How need a bass with tosin😆

[@elkapitan75]

Steve Vai plays 7 string guitars

[@Vukf1]

8 string guitar? looks at steve t's guitar... that's cute...

[@VojtechRozsival]

Try Pazerballet then...

[@RP-dy5mu]

7 is needed for death metal.

[@lvcifer-cloverfield]

Imagine seeing Tosin play right in front of you without ever having heard of him

[@TurnOnDistortion]

That would be one hell of a mindfuck. Their debut was mind blowing as is, and that opener on limitless (infinite regression) was using a bass technique on guitar in a context I’ve never heard before. Easily the most mind blowing guitarist to stumble into.

[@johnmcminn9455]

I would need a wood chipper to throw my guitar through.

[@ledyardk9]

The interviewer did not do his research ... What kind of guitar is that? ... It's my signature model ...

[@dracheeisen2475]

I did. Saw him live in a small venue right after the first aal album came out, having no clue who he was. "Blown away" doesn't come close to describing the impact it had on me.

[@johnmcminn9455]

@@dracheeisen2475 in retrospect, it is interesting how fully developed he and Javier, have brought the double thumbing and flamenco rolls bass technique on the 8 string. The string gauge is lighter than bass on 8 than an actual bass Even in Reflux Tosins' first Metalcore band he was good at switching back and fourth between clean and Djent If we all could do like 2% of what they are doing it would be great

[@metalignition]

I lost it when Tosin showed Matt his thumping and he was just flabbergasted hahahaha. Tosin is a beast

[@taiwanisacountry]

I understand the laughing, when you are near someone, who is so talented, and plays so beautifully, it does not only surprise your brain. But there is simply no physical reaction to make, other than laughing. Those moments, when that happens to you, it is a god sent gift. It is amazing!!!

[@iamalpharius9483]

Tosin shows up all color coordinated and with matching color scheme guitar looking. . . Matt looks like he just got kicked out of line at a RATT 30th Anniversary show.

[@behindthen0thing]

He looks like he works construction and drinks :12 pack of bud light after work while beating his overweight wife. In a trailers

[@lucasich]

hahahahaha

[@nagomizik9358]

LMAO...

[@Roxanneredpanda]

Brought a fuckin gold top Les Paul, which is like bringing a Corvette to a flying car show

[@nagomizik9358]

@@Roxanneredpanda LOL

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Matt's reactions to witnessing the amazing Tosin's skills in person are great. i seriously wish musicians still had the opportunity to be world famous like in the last 50 or so years. Tosin Abasi would've easily gone down as one the the greats

[@johncoronado]

My exact thought! His reactions are so natural to what he thinks it's fucking awesome. And seriously, Tosin IS.

[@donovankelly1966]

There has always been these guitarists whom excel in one aspect of guitar playing . They come and go . I don't remember their names and I won't remember Tosin's very soon . It's really nothing special . Easy formula ; just forsake all taste , tone , feel , soul , etc...and focus on scaling as fast as possible . Add cheese ; tapping , extra strings and remember to turn on several pedals to bury your lack of skill . Oh yeah ...when in doubt , go for the whammy bar .

[@DavidTeleiosis]

Kd Ruckman hate is ugly. your buggin. his music has flavor and heart.just listen longer than a moment. take time man

[@connormollison8755]

i reckon he will, hes on his wau, touring with satriani and the like, i think he will be remembered

[@donovankelly1966]

Stanley Jordan ! Couldn't remember the name of that Cat for the life of me . Had to Google "finger tapping guitar players" . Man! Everyone was saying he was the greatest thing for all of fifteen minutes back in the eighties . So no , I'm not a hater . Just 'been there , seen it before'. Maybe even saw it done better , but I wasn't swept away in the gimmicky guitar playing then and I'm still not . So...give it ten years and you'll say "who was that dude who used to play the eight string and do all that wild tapping"?

[@satansfittesleker]

the reactions this guy has reminds me of listening to Animals as Leaders the first time... haha

[@alexkazhdan]

***** If you'd like to hear more jazz combined with metal, check out Panzerballett.

[@Dafunqjoker]

Chaif15Let Panzerballett is awesome, some of their songs are too weird for me but most of their songs are just pure gold

[@alexkazhdan]

Metalmoser Have you heard their version of "Take Five"? It's mind-blowing!

[@Dafunqjoker]

i prefer the standard jazz versions of take five over the panzerballett version, but songs like jadoo and zehrfunk are just godlike

[@DefThrone]

Matt Sweeney is not a bad guitarist, he just seems so fucked up on coke or amphetamines that he can't stop fidgeting and play the shit.

[@MyLOLPwny]

This guy is terrified.

[@hddrummer8838]

The look on his face= priceless. Hahahahahaha

[@ErikTails]

henry diaz especially the interviewer nervous at 3:19

[@MyLOLPwny]

His reaction at 8:05 is priceless to be honest.

[@Deathscythe55]

+Ian Bucklowe lol right? He looks like a schoolgirl

[@BurnInHell7]

+Ian Bucklowe As he should be

[@Gungiwara]

Watching Matt Sweeney lose his mind when Tosin is tapping is literally the best thing I’ve ever seen.

[@marcotejada1498]

You see his interest in Tosin grow exponentially as the interview progresses.

[@UnendingGrimness]

7:25 when hes explaining the thumb technique the host's guitar sounds like it takes a huge shit when he attempts to do it lmfao i'm dying lol

[@TheSmar09]

Brrruuuhhhh im weak 😂😂😂💀

[@thestarshavefallen]

You won the comments, bro.

[@UnendingGrimness]

@@thestarshavefallen Everytime I get a like or comment I end up watching this again and start dying laughing. This'll never get old lol

[@Thaligamathor]

That really took a shet

[@an_38kitkashyap]

You mean 7:29 yeah. That's a fart.

[@xlhellfighterlx]

Bad idea starting the series with Tosin, tbh. He set the bar waaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy up there, lmao

[@hddrummer8838]

hahahahahahahahahaa. right???... You dont start out with The best guitar player out there

[@Rawisjoland]

+Hellfighter totally

[@iplayguitarnbass]

ctfu yes

[@seb5587]

Only Guthrie Govan can beat this guy.

[@MrKadalbengkak]

@Sebastian Guerrero . Dude, don't bring god to a man fight

[@JulianEmdon]

8:07 - That's the 'Tosin Abasi just played something' face!

[@jmas9828]

Julian Emdon haha that's the same face we all have watching him.

[@jamesdotzler6571]

OH FUCK MAn like he just looks fucking awestruck.

[@philgallagher1]

If you take it back a little earlier (07:20) you can see our friend try to keep up but to lose it pretty quickly! Sometimes, you just have to sit back and admire genius at work!

[@simonsantiago1028]

I’m surprised he didn’t just light his guitar on fire at that point.

[@hardedar9647]

Tosin Abasi is one of my favorite guitarists because you can tell he's really nervous and uncomfortable while just talking saying the word "like" and repeating himself but when he plays he just goes to a different world and it makes him seem so human compared to other ego inflated artists on the guitar scene.

[@milomariano5457]

love that guy

[@Stumpy801]

Besides the fact he is a monster on guitar I agree I like him because he seems like a humble person

[@thomaserak7]

man soooooo tru

[@maxminicus2433]

Also definitely felt uncomfortable with that mook across from him

[@XXxxABHxxXX]

This guy is an artist. He just pics fragments from the Ultrazone and brings them to this side.

[@axelytreberg5427]

Matt Sweeney seems like an old-school rock type of guy. I honestly first thought that he might be rude or something, like he wouldn't think that Tosin had the same amount of skill as typical rock guys. Turns out he had a huge amount of respect for the guy. Matt just fangirled over Tosin, he was so interested and amazed over how Tosin played, especially when he tried it himself. It was awesome seeing how Matt just completely fell apart over the thump stuff, loved this!

[@Farticusprime666]

how the hell do you know? you cant jus say what he felt you racist

[@axelytreberg5427]

@@Farticusprime666 i really don’t know how to process this comment, but imma go ahead and assume it’s a joke

[@Farticusprime666]

you seem like a real jerk

[@axelytreberg5427]

@@Farticusprime666 I seriously don't know what you're getting at, please explain if i really said something racist. I was just saying how pleasantly surprised i was of the great chemistry in this interview

[@Farticusprime666]

@@axelytreberg5427 you know what you did ive already reported you soooo..

[@david_handlebar]

5:27 you can hear Matt whisper "Yes"

[@mackhomie6]

Loooooool

[@Farticusprime666]

hahahahahhahahahhahahahahahha

[@regiejr.leonora9621]

Asmr lol

[@manuinjapan]

Matt looked genuinely impressed whenever Tosin started playing something. The look on his face is hilarious!

[@roykhau5777]

Tosin: alright so we have this Emaj7 chord Sweeney: alright I got this, this is so easy I can play anything Tosin: *starts tapping* Sweeney: W H A T T H E F U C K

[@nagomizik9358]

LOL

[@Farticusprime666]

hahahhaa

[@EmilBringsli]

This really was a fun interview to watch, the interviewer seemed genuinely interested in the guy he was interviewing even though he is obviously not into the genre he's playing. Definitely looking forward to more!

[@jackwoodley95]

7:47 - Every guitarist's reaction to watching Tosin play

[@nicolaserafini6590]

8:06

[@Andreallen4]

Acted like a scared virgin at 8:14 😂

[@RiotOnlyMakesOpCHars]

Seeing this "host / interviewer", who is probably an exceptional guitarist as well, getting blown away by the sheer creativity tosin provides makes me really happy... idk :´D anyone else?

[@carlosandujar1207]

I agree!

[@jordanh9550]

My reaction was the same as his while i watched; just smiling and in awe.

[@evan111knights]

"I'm scared." "As you should be." Tosin is a genius.

[@cesargutierrezyion9344]

the most epic moment EVER ...

[@thedankswordsmantm]

Should have told Sweeney don't bring a guitar for this one.

[@14AspenDrive]

Tyler Moreau come on, man..

correct form is "should have"

[@tartanhandbag]

i really like his facial expression when he starts the thumbing technique; that joy you get from not believe your eyes and ears :)

[@thedankswordsmantm]

Martin Šurych Tell that to my phone's auto correct.

[@allprog]

yeah he was woodshedded

[@michaelbrunetto4491]

Matt Sweeney is awesome. He's just into guitar, so he has on guys like Abasi, and you can see the joy in face at the fact that he's in way over his head.

[@justinloring]

Awesome interviewer. Didn't feel forced, could tell he was genuinely interested, and Tosin seemed to be fairly comfortable with him.

[@dunningkruger3774]

When I heard the melody he started at 8:36, I realized that I had to surgically graft an Octopus where my left hand used to be. I.....forgot that I needed to be underwater to make it work, so my new Aquaguitar (patent pending) is almost ready!! I think being electrocuted has really helped by playng.

[@MforceArts]

Never knew Trevor from gta5 could play guitar

[@BussBoy206]

He looks nothing like Trevor...

[@MightyPsoum]

From the looks of it,he can't

[@TheMeefmaster]

MightyPsoum For real this dude is terrible...

[@NineToes821]

MforceArts I love how when Tosin plays something, it's just sounds huge and epic, and the other dude plays something it's all dull and flat, like playing through a cheap practice amp.

[@lucaspendlebury2388]

exactly what i was thinking!

[@gpparker7808]

That guitar sounds so amazing with a clean tone

[@CareyPortnoyBeauford]

Tosin inspires me every time I watch him play, makes me want to pick up the guitar, makes it look so easy you think you can do it. I'm a drummer but I'm work in progress on the guitar. Wish I could play like Tosin, always blows my mind. Can't wait for the next tour! \m/ 8:57 and pause at 9:08 "as you should be" lol

[@Velopod]

+CareyPortnoyBeauford THANK YOU. I don't understand why so many people feel discouraged to play after seeing Tosin...It makes me wanna play even more!

[@FilipPandrc]

Watching him makes me feel guilty for not practicing.

[@Gwyn1stborn]

I love how Matt gets so into what Tosin is playing

[@DaveSteele07]

That one time where a classic rocker meets the next level...

[@dsgustnjustn]

Matt Sweeney doesn't even know what the fuck. It's hilarious.

[@devilyoushy]

I like this host. It feels like me talking to Tosin Abasi

[@theyurireviewer]

Perfect video to show to people who think Tosin is a hack

[@BBayjay]

Guy tries to play with him, Tosin plays faster.

[@alvarezmiguel08]

jajjaaja it's true

[@85mukesh]

Still can't play yngwie properly!

[@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426]

This dude is very good, conceited, but good, but he talks like he is the first to do this stuff. Aside from extended fret board, EVH was tapping, and Jason Becker sweep picking, in the 80’s. Toss in Jeff Beck and Ali Farka Toure.

[@TruGank]

@@85mukesh Yea but he is far more harmonically interesting and does a shit ton of stuff that Yngwie couldn't play without learning new technique. No respect because Yngwie is still one of my all time favorites but he will never do anything new in the technique department. I am sure Tosin could sit down in learn the same harmonic min runs verbatim but he doesn't get paid to learn Yngwie note for note. There are teenagers that can play Yngwie note for note.

[@PizzaSteveNY]

@@commanderthorkilj.amundsen3426 Totally agree but there almost none that can do everything this man can. With tapping, slapping, shredding, I haven't seen many guitarist use a thumb technique like a bass player besides him. Only Reggie Wooten.

[@wildeasage]

"There's something addictive to hashing that out..." You can see that right in his playing. The rhythm and movement of those patterns is hypnotic just watching it, much less actually doing it and creating it on the fly. This dude's got guitar in his DNA. Very cool.

[@Snewman513]

There are few things better in this world than watching Matt Sweeney get overwhelmingly excited over another persons guitar skills.

[@nuke97]

Please bring on LARRY LALONDE of PRIMUS. The mans approach to Les Claypool's playing has him creating his own music scales all the time. His chops and inventiveness speak for themselves plus he's funny and cool ! Do it !!

[@mkfanforever58]

YES

[@drewp.weiner5708]

+mkfanforever58 I swear I see you everywhere

[@fieldyznuts997]

+mkfanforever58 wtf

[@fieldyznuts997]

+Drew P. Weiner so do I, he's everywhere

[@mkfanforever58]

Fieldy Znuts I have obtained omniprescence.

[@LoganHutchinsGuitar]

Props to this guy, I wouldn't even want to hold a guitar in the same room as Tosin, yet alone sit down next to him and try to play.

[@espdv8ruser952]

Youd be surprised we all have our own styles don't be intimidated dude.

[@Goose21]

@@espdv8ruser952idk man I did a meet n greet with him before a show and got so star struck I couldn’t even speak hahaha

[@ChippsChippendale]

Matt Sweeney is a great interviewer - respectful and hugely engaged. I'd love to hang out with him... He is conveying what we'd all like to be like when meeting such a great player.

[@lloydholland5585]

He also tries to learn and pick things up from everyone he interviews which is cool to see. His guitar moves series with noisey is great.

[@harmonicartist]

“I don’t want you to be anxious about playing anxiety.” It’s funny and it’s true

[@hansolo8780]

Matt is totally like holy shit this guy is crazy 7:36

[@agustinfernandez5115]

i love how matt begins the interview so relaxed and at the end he's so nervous and overwhelmed

[@Tarkess]

Great job on the interviewer's part, he seems really genuinely interested in what's going on and it's not hard to put yourself in his shoes haha.

[@ryanj2322]

"im scared." Tosin: "As you should be". lolol

[@Dude8718]

The way this guy smiles whenever tosin does something is so relatable. I discovered tosin Abasi music while on psychedelics and listened to the madness of many for the first time while tripping. Then I watched live videos of him and lost my shit in excitement. Been a huge fan since. My favorite.

[@JustinDiazJokes]

Please get Plini!

[@doublebass08]

I second this!

[@storingjazzinmycheeksforth5319]

two years late but im seconding this as well

[@maximelepage5928]

yes.

[@behindthen0thing]

No

[@javierherrera8782]

YEEESSS

[@funknotik]

Lol he's like when did the tapping start? Like it was a symptom or something lol.

[@diggy3746]

Tosin needs to jam with Victor Wooten right now. That would be the best thing ever.

[@19ujustdontkno86]

I agree

[@FardtilUshid]

Dude was smart choosing those videos

[@ven11235]

Eddie van halens influence is so huge especially in this current generation of guitar heros. Legend!

[@mendojav]

There is something really elegant about the way Tosin plays

[@GRiMHOLDx]

Tosin Abasi makes me feel like throwing my Guitar out the window! Hes so f**king good!

[@suhijo]

Yeah, fuck ... I better go to see a Ramones videos before depressed myself.

[@srbagacinho4421]

Plot twist: he made this interview just to have free lessons with tosin abasi

[@calvinclarke69]

Lmfao

[@allkindofshorts4940]

00:53 One by Metallica -- The song that awaken Tosin Abasi's love for music.

[@eetsnada1831]

7:42, the moment Matt realizes he's in the presence of a genius.

[@TheMedievalBard]

Host : "I'm scared" Tosin Abasi "As you should be" That's both cocky and awesome coming from Abasi lol

[@aaronnichols2442]

4:41 "I can turn the echo off... this is my lead tone..." WHAAAAAAAAAAMMMM" when he hit that chord it made me laugh so hard for some reason

[@tonypepperoni612]

chord?

[@tonypepperoni612]

haha no it's not. a chord consist of three notes.

[@jambi5096]

@tony tran explain the power chord then.

[@tonypepperoni612]

+jambi its only two notes. the first and the fifth. which technically isn't a chord at all.

[@tonypepperoni612]

+jambi your right about the two note chord and everything thing else, but the guy earlier was trying to say that one note is a chord.

[@thomie92]

You can just see the guy geeking out and I love it!

[@alphabarbs]

8:17 - I've never seen an 8-string guitar in the flesh... ... this is my signature guitar, available in all good guitar shops... OH SICK!!! :-D :-D :-D

[@stevelawrie9115]

Not a style I want to emulate but Tosin's execution is absolutely sublime. Love to watch it and hear it.

[@dandrechesterfield5411]

Matt Sweeney's smiles look like they hurt his face

[@screamotraplord]

D'andre Chesterfield hahahah dude

[@MagicSwagget12]

Isn't what Tosin plays at 2:03 from 'Air Chrysalis'?

[@mckphuck1384]

+Mercutio thank you

[@joaquinstucchi7347]

Tosin plays like 4 different songs

[@JamesSmith-kv8js]

4:35 What sorcery is this? 8:04 Watching superhuman skills at work, it's like cumming in your pants! 8:37 Someone catch that spider! 9:12 He's quitting the guitar only seconds after that!

[@chillyt-2731]

James Smith What sorcery is this. Classic. Lmao

[@Red4350]

trust me he's not quitting lol guitars not all about playin fast with difficult technique

[@DelightfulDiscs]

This is why I love KZbin. Never heard of Tosin before, lets see if he's any good. Wow, another musical mastermind I've never heard of.

[@mesadrums375]

“Show me some new stuff” “(Can’t show fans new stuff) uhhhh sure” Proceeds to play infinite regression

[@MagicSwagget12]

Matt's reaction at 2:43 is so good

[@sparksguitar]

3:19 is my favorite part

[@Strawberry95shortie]

he was speaking in djent

[@fabiansanchez7203]

@@Strawberry95shortielegit made me laugh

[@TyephoonMonsoon365]

I have a strong sense that Tosin is a rock God in the flesh when he ends the interview with “As you should be...” 😳🙏🏾

[@oreofudgeman]

its so cool that there are still guitarists out there who push the instrument forward and create new techniques and ways to make sounds.

[@jeffk412]

love his work. he is a major guitar nerd. and that is a VERY good thing.

[@MrPeerts]

7:42 that moment you realize you're in the presence of god.

[@QactisX]

Yeahhh! I saw the look at Matt's face he was cheesing so hard, "man, this guy is GOOD"

[@blondemommyvomit]

Lol, no. Don't take God so cheaply.

[@blondemommyvomit]

@@butt-head5212 So edgy!

[@blondemommyvomit]

@@butt-head5212 Doesn't surprise me, considering the bible is allegedly the most widely published and distributed book in history, affordable to nearly everyone.

[@behindthen0thing]

I think that was the line he did a few minutes earlier kicking in

[@greghay7744]

***** can you guys get Devin Townsend infor one of these?? That would be awesome

[@daddarioandco]

We're talking about a new season but no names have been discussed as of yet - thanks for watching!

[@mekore]

+daddariostrings simo! from the very other end of the spectrum

[@0tibby0]

Watching him react to Tosin's techniques and styles is hilarious.

[@nickelite9878]

He works out and is comfortable using muscles in his hand that intimidates other really good guitar players, he’s a total badass

[@ThomasKundera]

That's just amazingly impressive, and T. Abasi seems so relax and cool while doing all that! Beautiful.

[@deathmetalmarten]

I can't help but get the feeling this host had no idea who he was interviewing.

[@hibernatingbedhead]

Dat stare though 3:32 "Yeah dude. I just went there." lmfaooo

[@neemnoa303]

There's this common argument against science, that the more you dissect a sunset, or a blooming flower, the more it loses it's beauty. But whenever I look deeper into what Tosin actually does on a guitar, Animals as Leaders only becomes more mind-blowing.

[@desirocker9099]

2:11 That's exactly what my anxiety would sound like. You know everything is fine but the darkness is always lurking.

[@ninadthaware]

Its good to see Matt appreciating Tosin without lossing his Attitude...TRUE LEGENDS FOR SURE.

[@ericedmunds9488]

Matt-“Jesus I’m scared!” Tosin- “as you should be!”

[@ummmokay6246]

Tosin is this decades eddie van halen...

[@Bryan-T]

Tosin "like" Abasi.

[@Abrahamhamham]

You should watch the deafheaven video. You won't believe the amount of likes that guy shoots per minute.

[@daoyang223]

You'd think he was a Californian native. lol

[@blasteffect19]

It's like Tomas "yeah" Haake

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Amazing! Thank you for such an inspiring guest. So many sounds from what looked like less movement than possible to achieve... so I’m amazed.

[@Distinguished_Djentlemen]

7 years latter in 7/2021 still jaw dropped.🤯

[@justinshaddox]

I love how the host is in shock and awe the whole time lol

[@alexanderthagreat840]

Dudes wondering why he brought his guitar anyway after watching tobin play.

[@nihalsingh3349]

@Boat tobin asasi

[@KUM0]

Who is tobin?

[@HumansFreshlyBorn]

I feel so bad for Matt. He probably didn’t expect to be playing with the best living guitarist.

[@na7h4n34]

Tosin’s tone is so freakin good, I feel like I could listen to him play for weeks on end

[@nicholaswalker2549]

i love when people talk about guitarist that are fast and do crazy finger tapping, and i'm like sit down for a second and let me introduce you to tosin abasi from animals as leaders. Hes got some insane finger tapping skills. Easily one of the most talented guitarist of his time.

[@ejhslots]

Tosin is awesome! From Animals as leaders to the new Star Wars movie

[@lv999sozkyy4]

Oh is he in it?! That’d be cool