This Guitarist is SHOCKING Pro Players 🤯

[@noone-t8y]

His speed is excellent, but its the thing I notice least in his playing. His phrasing is entirely unique, and ever evolving. I would describe his playing as lyrically melodic. Astounding talent. Truly astonishing

[@danielcostello8794]

WTF

[@oggyoggy1299]

Okay.

[@sikshredr]

Actually his phrasing is a lot like Greg Howe

[@noone-t8y]

Fair. Lofty ground regardless. Apparently Ive ruffled a few feathers for complimenting the man!

[@sikshredr]

@@noone-t8y those compliments are absolutely deserved. He's a virtuoso

[@shackfighter]

Saw him with his trio live in Sacramento 10 days ago. The show was amazing...and he did an unbelievable Jeff Beck cover. Played entirely new solos over his own compositions from his album. He's the real deal. Truly exciting player. Can't wait to see what the future holds for him.

[@johnkk7863]

I was lucky enough to meet him and even have a drink with him and his band after they played a show in Ireland . He is such a lovely kid so humble . Yes he is the future.

[@ricky4214]

its like damn this guy is a crazy shredder and rock fusion guitarist, and then he proceeds to also be a better country guitarist than every country artist out there

[@amniote69]

Kudos to you for featuring Mateo. He's not just technical, he brings style and feeling.

[@facemelters]

Impossible to ignore this kid :) Thanks for watching

[@Vita-a-stelle-e-strisce]

Matteo with 2 t

[@ashevillehomeinspections9535]

Dear Lord. When he straps on the Strat I heard Beck, then the Tele mind blowing

[@amniote69]

@@Vita-a-stelle-e-strisce Sorry, Portuguese is my second language and must have influenced my "Latin" spelling. It won't happen again!

[@dannyhood8857]

Today the techniques modern guitar players add percussion and feel. Terrifying

[@MrGunwitch]

Phenomenal player, chops, tone, melody...he's the total package.

[@termsofusepolice]

Matteo is so much more musical than many of the young shredders on the scene today. That alone, apart from his supreme technical mastery, sets him apart.

[@bass3966]

Spot on

[@johnwattdotca]

Shredders are just shredders. He's only playing one note at a time.

[@jeffhubbard9951]

​@@johnwattdotcaWhat? The? Fuck? So, I'm doing a flash check of my mental archives, and... yeah, I think you've done it! That last comment of yours is the single dumbest, most content-empty piece of editorializing I've ever come across! Do you understand the scope of that achievement? Man, inane doesn't begin to touch what you've crapped out, here! I'm going to just leave this, now. I fear that any further time spent in the orbit of your "comment" will only lead to potential brain decay on my part, and I can't afford that! You were "kidding," right? I mean, please tell me that was simple, clued-in "troll-ery.". A waste of time, still, but at least I won't worry quite as much about the future of our race, if so. Jesus. "One note at a time." First off, not exactly true (double stops, fingerplucked clusters, etc.). But if you come up with a way to play multiple single notes at the same time in linear solo lines, please share, will ya?

[@warmtoiletseat5596]

Shred is a "technique". Just as lame blues players who cannot bend in tune.

[@jonasbarbury4013]

The jazz fusion influences with his choice of phrasing is just so mesmerizing. Like Larry Carlton on speed.

[@pocewar]

Mind blowing versatility, technique, cleanliness, virtuosity, phrasing, maturity way beyond his age… there are many young great, really great players out there… but Matteo stands out definitely.

[@KevinToine]

It's not only his playing but also his goddamn tone that blows me away.

[@facemelters]

Agreed. Clean but warm. Eric Johnson all day long. Think he has a Line 6 Helix with some signatures tones - there's a video somewhere. Thanks for watching.

[@stacyconaway]

I can't stop smiling listening to this kid rip like that. Crazy good!

[@ShreddFly]

I've been playing guitar for over 35 years. This is the first time I've seen him, and my jaw just hit the floor. Wow!!! It's not just his technique,. Incredible phrasing too.

[@VlogsNiKuyang]

Same here bro..also playing guitar for 35 years but this guy just knocked me down..he is unbelievanle!

[@jamesevans6335]

Won't sell many albums tho playing this genre .

[@ShreddFly]

It is really hard to make a living playing guitar and any genre. If I played for money I would have quit a long time ago. I play the guitar because I have to. I can't put it down. It's like I have to create something every single day. I'll play it till the day I die.

[@robertdefex3439]

No stylel of his own

[@bertrandripoche1264]

@@robertdefex3439 I have to strongly disagree with your statement. Even his technic is very personal (he's not playing in the flamenco or classical style as I could read it, inspired from it but it's something else and it's not just a trick, it gives him this phrasing so peculiar, extremely clear, that he's got). He already has his own style (even if he's also capable to interpret others' music with feeling) and I'm really looking forward what he's going to create in the next years. But as impressive his technical skills are, it's everything but shredding, it's always dedicated to the music and phrasing, I followed him for a couple of year now and I will probably be amazed for decades by his feeling and phrasing,

[@Chris_Traynor]

As a melodic fingerstyle guy I love the last clip. Perfect amount of shred. Not distracting but just enough to embellish a gorgeous melody

[@davexxx5175]

Matteo Mancuso is totally amazing! Awesome talent with no doubt! Incredible phrasing and technique. I saw an interview in Italy and he's also a very nice person and... very very humble.

[@BeachJazzMusic]

Probably the best guitarist out right now and I don't say that lightly. It doesn't matter what style he plays, it's always brilliant.

[@michaelroach2401]

Yes.

[@miguelfernandez1362]

Outstanding technique apart, SO MUCH good taste mixing phrasing ideas that lacks to many brave cold shredders today

[@BeachJazzMusic]

@@miguelfernandez1362 Totally agree.

[@polkzoo6681]

He did what most guitarist did not do

[@oliverarndt4759]

So don’t forget Guthrie 😅

[@andrewbroughton65]

I like the fact that He masterfully encompasses so many different styles . Such an inspiration.Incredible Musicianship.

[@facemelters]

Almost like Guthrie without a pick. What can't this kid play??

[@MarcOlivermusic]

Yeah, reminded me of Guthrie. Mind blowing. I play for 40 years and feel like a lame beginner :)

[@vstpluginsonicxtc]

This kid gives me the same feeling as when I first saw and heard Stanley Jordan. Just an unreal command of the instrument in a unique different way that is melodically musical (jazz, r&b, and fusion type style) and technically gifted. Fantastic player.

[@TheDriveDemo]

WAY more musical and lyrical than Stanley.

[@Mark-cz7tg]

Command is the right word, I cant believe it to be honest.AWESOME!!

[@cyclistman6358]

His right hand technique. OMG!!!! That’s what makes him so unique and enables the incredible left hand lines. Truly an evolutionary step in guitar playing.

[@chrismuratore4451]

Its just classical guitar technique on an electric. When he pivots his hand, he's doing rest stroke. Though, yes, its is quite incredible to see how proficient he is with it. And the phrasing. Dude is going to be legendary

[@guitarskin9758]

@@chrismuratore4451 that's what I was gonna say haven't seen many use classical right hand technique on the electric though

[@chrismuratore4451]

@@guitarskin9758 its hard to do it at speeds like that. And thinking about it, he is kinda taking the traditional techniques and evolving them to a new level so the cyclist man was right. It will be interesting to see what the next generation will do when inspired by the likes of players like Mancuso and Abasi.

[@jaykarahan6256]

As an aficionado of good guitar playing and student of music theory and composition at university, I am astonished by this amazing young and bright talent. I was totally floored back in 1971 when I discovered British guitar phenom John McLaughlin (after being initially introduced to Page, Beck, Clapton and Hendrix), but after hearing this highlight reel of Matteo I’m back on the floor again and struggling to get back up to catch my breath! This young artist has nowhere to go but up, and there are few out there now who come close to his mastery over theory, fretboard knowledge, various styles, phrasing, acute sense of the music around him (pocket sense?) and most important, musicality. I hesitate to compare MM to anyone alive or passed, but I’m looking for some gravity and center here in trying understanding his unique approach to the instrument and idea execution: I start with Larry Carlton, probably one of the greatest masters of clean, melodic phrasing ever, and add Guthrie Govan for shear effortlessness, virtuosity and imagination. Surely with the Flamenco training MM has had he has now expanded the instrument to a full two-handed standard that few will be able to emulate. My question: has MM begun to explore world music and other theories of music as McLaughlin has? I hope he will as I see music as a universal language for him to access and utilize with theories from this wider universe. It would almost be too much to ask for!

[@Pointblank89]

Sounding like that on an electric guitar without actually using a pick is what I would call mastery at it's finest

[@BolFelix]

You hear so many younger players just shredding away but this guy mixes in the jazz and can play with a band. Amazing.

[@toneydavis9802]

Whoever bought him his first guitar...THANK YOU!

[@lesross7276]

Spectacular technique extraordinary execution BUT (for me the most affecting) is its marriage to melodic invention. It’s beautiful. A true creative. What a privilege to witness.

[@tim46387]

I think "Next Level" is already in his rearview mirror. Aside from mastering every style, somehow he has grasped the feel and flavor that takes most of us a lifetime to get.

[@jjmah7]

His genius exudes from the unique tone you can only achieve through finger picking. It almost sounds like a keyboard, unmatched tone!

[@TheMirrorify]

His ability to rip through those fast runs like liquid yet still remain musical reminds me a bit of prime Eric Johnson. Fantastic.

[@Jonathan-L]

Yeah, he sure can keep the melody smooth. I really like what I heard from the 1:08 point in the video clip.

[@sdragou]

yeap wrote the same thing :)

[@Dispensational_David]

I think he is more advanced than even Eric Johnson. To me Holdsworth is the closest I’ve heard to his skill level.

[@eugenioartioli9767]

And his Cliff of Dover cover is the best you can find on KZbin

[@TheMirrorify]

@@eugenioartioli9767 I just checked that out, I'm even more impressed now, and it was 6 years ago!

[@Patrick20Valve]

So beautiful to see a young talent, which do it on his own way. This is how a Legend rise.

[@garryroberts5106]

How is this even possible … mind blown 🤯 what a genius this guy is …

[@grgwashnton23]

his sense of rhyhm is exceptional! been a fan of him since day one!

[@showingYOUtheworld]

My opinion as a professional musician: This is insane in the BEST possible way ❗ EVERYTHING is unique about Matteo and imagine this, he is in the beginning of his career !!! Matteo, I really don't want to sound fatalistic, but DON'T die man 🍀 You have A LOT TO GIVE to our world 👍❕ RESPECT ❗❗❗

[@johnwattdotca]

Are you waiting for nude photos to come out?

[@SIRebrum]

@@johnwattdotca Grow up

[@johnwattdotca]

@@SIRebrum I'm too grown up.

[@CactousMan639]

@@johnwattdotca ur f jealous

[@johnwattdotca]

@@CactousMan639 I'm not jealous of anyone because I'm happy with me. Poor Matteo, he doesn't sing, what makes you a musician from birth, if your musical heart lasts that long.

[@ESP77769]

Mateo's right hand is flamenco-style, and on electric, he also mutes unwanted strings or string noise by muting them with his other fingers while playing with the picking fingers!! His note choices and horn-like intervals while improvising is something else, also!! The tone from his picking hand resembles the attack of a pick, while retaining the warmth of fingerstyle. Truly a one-of-a-kind, unique player in this day and age!!

[@patrickrendslargent6044]

This isn't flamenco style. It feels more like he comes from a nylon classical background, kept on going with the fingerstyle stuff when he expanded his music and adapted it. But i don't see flamenco techniques here, appart from rest strokes if it's what you meant, which is not exclusive to flamenco

[@mickeyjohn2442]

He's also using a string dampener for the unwanted string noise...I'd like to hear what it sounds like without the dampener.

[@Tmidiman]

@@mickeyjohn2442 yeah, muting strings is a part of good guitar technique as well. He’s not using that for decoration.

[@roderickgful]

#versatile!

[@unaproject]

It's not flamenco it addapted from classical tech. It call apoyando and tirando.

[@supertal6074]

He's the best I have ever seen. I can't believe his feel and understanding of the fretboard. He surpasses any guitarist currently on this planet! Just incredible!!!

[@djSmokeShow]

1:08 My God it's not just the technical brilliance, the note choices are absolutely incredible. I'm going to need a minute to lift my jaw off the ground and compose myself.

[@ishko108]

My exact reaction when I first heard/saw him play.

[@MilkoOfficialChannel]

Yeah, but the context is unoriginal as it can be. Waste of the best talent and brilliance made virtuous overcharged elevator music. He put grandiosity to sleep within the boundaries of generic mediocre studio music. It’s like he’s got everything to do great music but he’s just a tasteful top notch session guitarist.

[@ishko108]

@@MilkoOfficialChannel it's hard to imagine what a guitarist must do to earn your compliments if Matteo fails. So would you please enlighten us?

[@gr637]

‘If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all‘. Michelangelo

[@martynridley3671]

I first saw this lad about 2 years ago in a random vid that popped up in my YT feed. I was fascinated by his playing style, and his phrasing and his note choices were/are wonderful. I just hope he doesn't disappear into widdle land to please the masses. A very, very talented player indeed!

[@mitican]

It won't happen. When someone has this level of musical knowledge can't go back to bubble gum...

[@mikemazariegos111]

All the creative elements of guitar playing/ expression being displayed in this Young Man's playing !!! that's what I call Honor to the Guitar .!!

[@bluzzjazz]

I had heard of him but never had heard in play until now. I don’t usually gravitate to shredders. His technique is so clean and articulate. His speed and accuracy are mind blowing. I honestly don’t think a guitar can be played with a higher level of mastery!

[@Diuler]

Matteo is awesome and unique, I've seen him live and I'm going to see him again in a couple of months, man he stops traffic

[@vizzini589]

Just discovered him. What I like most is that along with his incredible ability is how musical he is. Look forward to following his career.

[@zeropointpower]

Not just blazingly fast but extremely musical sounding. I’ll need to see more of Mateo.

[@mebaugh1]

He is BEYOND amazing! I would love to hear him jam with Pat Matheny and Steve Morse to name a few. He is already a legendary player. Mind blowing.

[@CTROCK]

He sound like Pat in away

[@Sphereal]

His playing is so fluid it sounds like a keyboard at times.

[@GamingHelp]

I've always loved that sound of top players where their picking and fingering are so absolutely perfectly in sync that it has that special sound to it. Then there's the odd good player who's a tad the other way where they always pick just a TINY fraction of a fraction of a second before fretting a note. That sound drives me bat****. :P

[@u.v.s.5583]

Do you know Roy Marchbank? He is fluid. I mean, if you are an eagle, you must look at the sun, as Shakespeare would put it. If the statement is so loud as next level, he must stand up to Marchbank. Does he?

[@Sphereal]

@@u.v.s.5583 Roy is not human. Insane skill.

[@yg_gotti8139]

What makes ppl different is the fact that u do and find your style that alone makes u stand out

[@SeeMe-vf1yv]

It is impossible to play this at such a high speed and produce a good sound without using a pick. This is insane!

[@METTI1986LA]

I play mostly without a pick and it feels more natural to me, the sound is maybe not that crispy as with a pick but I can play more fluently with my fingers (obviously miles away from his playing)

[@masterroby5007]

He s the best Guitar player in the world today

[@Bagelrob399]

Might be impossible for you, but Mateo makes it look easy. What is cool about his right hand technique is there is no pick noise, it's ultra clean.

[@exibuchay1695]

Also, this guy is one of many in a new crop of young musicians that are just raising the bar in every category. It's a great time to be alive.

[@nickspeakstruth133]

Can you name a few for me to checkout cause I’m thoroughly impressed with this young man!

[@exibuchay1695]

@@nickspeakstruth133 Max Ostro

[@exibuchay1695]

@@nickspeakstruth133 Polyphia?

[@bryceb8331]

Charles berthoud. He’d be in this category. Another is Joey Alexander on piano.

[@exibuchay1695]

@@bryceb8331 Charles collabed with Bernth. But I would love to see Charles jam with Max Ostro

[@fenderbender8556]

AMAZING! His sound is (as best as I can compare) 30% Holdsworth, 30% Lane & 40% Carlton. Simply mind blowing for 23 years old!

[@fabiencourtoistapping]

yes you have right !!

[@fabiencourtoistapping]

larry carlton too ... frank gambale too

[@reidwhitton6248]

When he gets to the point that it's all Matteo and I can recognize him after a few notes that's when I'll know he's arrived.

[@kennethkoval6765]

Matteo : So young and so talented. Once in a lifetime Guitarist !!

[@jonasmattsson3490]

He is a absolutely fantastic guitarplayer and he is a mix of different styles. He has the ability to develop a unique approach like the master himself Allan Holdsworth. It will be Interesting to follow his career.

[@Murphy_R9]

I think his playing is more like next level than another level after that!

[@hamo4558]

Reminds me so much of Larry Carlton, so smooth, so precise, melodic, just beautiful. What an extraordinary talent.

[@polkzoo6681]

He way beyond Larry

[@polkzoo6681]

More advanced musical consciousness but love Larry as well but ....,...this kid is the bar

[@jeremyversusjazz]

Astonishing. His swing, pocket and melodic sense are what give his astounding technique so much depth.

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

I remember watching a video of Guthrie Govan a few years back and commenting that I can't imagine another guitarist coming along that could be more fluid and versatile than him... Well, I STAND CORRECTED!!!

[@vietnguyen4312]

He is not more versatile than Guthrie in my opinion. Guthrie's rhythm playing is off the charts.

[@johnwilkes681]

He’s only young, give him another couple of years, it can only get better .

[@vietnguyen4312]

@@johnwilkes681 Totally agree. For versatility like Guthrie I stated where he needs to begin to excel. Matteo is a freakish lead guitarist.

[@TheLesgumes]

Was looking for a Guthrie comment.

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

@Viet Nguyen fair enough. You must admit that his soloing and improvisation skills are, at the least, equal to Guthrie's.

[@building436]

I have no words.

[@bubuguaiguai]

Shawn Lane, Albert Lee, Allan Holdsworth, Chris Buck, Pat Matheny, Plini... All in one... and he's at the beginning! Wonderful!

[@hazardeur]

relax dude. he might have the technique of holdsworth but in terms of note choices, phrasing and chord voicings, allan is just in another universe, basically an alien. but kudos to this guy. it's probably as close as mortals can get

[@Murphy_R9]

@@hazardeur I agree. Some here are going over the top a bit. Yeah the dude can really play great but to be honest i did not get the same feeling like it did when i first seen/heard Lane, Holdsworth, EVH(in 1978) ,Malmsteen(1983),etc.

[@sixmillionsilencedaccounts3517]

Technically, not even close to Shawn Lane.🤣It terms of style versatility, not even close to Bumblefoot / Buckethead.🤣

[@jamesdean6746]

I agree, let's not get too crazy, holdsworth and lane are untouchable

[@edwardmorford2202]

​@@hazardeur Excellent comment...

[@nevessl998]

Yep, he is amazing. His sense of melodic lines and rhythm is very sophisticated. Top notch. But what is really twisting is that he plays it all with nothing but his fingers on electric guitar !

[@maxrico6660]

He plays like he's lived a hundred life times! Astounding!

[@martrinshyde]

That’s what I thought! Saying that….I’ve a few friends who are not the far behind him. Great plays.

[@michaelnotes8707]

Absolutely.

[@twangbarfly]

@@martrinshyde You need to get them on here. It's great to hear all these up-and-coming musicians

[@andyroo8592]

When Steve Vai says you're next level you are doing something right. His left hand is so fluid but it's the right hand doing some real crazy shit. I'd love to know just what it was this young man put up for stakes at the crossroads, in any case it would appear he won.

[@StefP.]

Also young Josh Meader is a monster player and on the same level like Matteo.

[@ButternoteBackingTracks]

Agreed, he is.

[@Sandemose]

I would also suggest checking out Julian Lage, esp playing Autumn leaves solo and playing scales in random order. Not only techniqually mind blowing but his imagination is on the highest level.

[@juanvictorreyesrojas8035]

Mancuso Endemoniado!!! Lo máximo de lo máximo!!! Brutal!

[@jeffhubbard9951]

So, this 25 year old from Italy can play confidently - obscenely confidently - through Holdsworth's "Fred" AND Mason's "Hot Wired," while also, at that age, having developed a wildly creative and impressive style all his own? Okay, yep, I'm sold, 100%! I love this guy.

[@jimg1974]

Unreal talent. Love the fingerpicking mixed with a jazz fusion style. Technique is flawless.

[@lushkordz6643]

his articulation is trully unbelievable ...there is a bunch of shredding machines out there (especially in the jazz fusion genre) but none of them has reached this stellar level IMHO

[@jimphilidor9031]

I'm a huge fan of Matteo. He's got the technique but first of all he plays so beautifully.

[@kikarias79]

Him and Guthrie Govan should be an impressive and godly collab!

[@iannascoliolivier9962]

Mateo Mancuso number one !!👍👍🙏🎸🎸

[@facemelters]

Hard to disagree with that :)

[@iannascoliolivier9962]

@@facemelters is no it ? 😉

[@djsubliminalreeve]

This is why I'm glad I learnt mos ly without a pick as it gives you that ability to hit multiple strings at the same time and then tap harmonics instantly

[@martinbarnes5704]

Dang! This dudes tone is freakin awesome, already part of my fav. Players

[@guitarplayerstowohio]

He’s a game changer. His technique is unique, just like EVH in 1978 or Jeff Beck before him. Hendrix anyone? If he were able to pair up with his own Rod Stewart, David Lee Roth, or Robert Plant, he’d be legendary like those before him. If he decided to be an instrumental player exclusively, is guitar nerds would love that as well. I hope this kid is happy in whatever path he takes. It’s a treat to watch him play.

[@Murphy_R9]

As soon as i seen and heard his playing i thought Jeff Beck.👍

[@Harmonic14]

Based comment right here

[@davidgoins2461]

WOW! I’ve been a concert sound mixer for 50 years, I don’t know how many guitar players I’ve seen, but this guy is the best. TASTY

[@smokinjoe45]

unbelievable! He plays with speed but not just runs of speedy arpeggios but heartfelt phrases. My mouth was literally hanging open while I listened. I'll remember this name!

[@vince8081]

Even his technique is very unique, i must say his tone, phrasing and musicality is even greater. He's just fantastic.

[@GT-mq1dx]

Everybody’s talking about his phrasing! Yeah I’d say that’s what’s getting me too. I haven’t been blown away like this since the first time I watched Guthrie Govan play. Astounding.

[@FogmasterLeghorn]

Is anyone going to ask if he can compose? I hope so because that is what seals the deal. What does HIS music sound like. Sure, commoners can see he is fast and smooth, and guitar players get blown away by the talent, but does this just translate into another session player career? Matteo, as a big Holdsworth fan, I love hearing your playing - how are your compositions going? Much success Matteo!

[@bestiaonthedrums]

he just released a solo album, go check it out

[@achenarmyst2156]

Check „Drop D“ for example, it‘s a delectation.

[@tomtoss2463]

Magnificent! He takes the rest stroke to whole new level, and it is not mindless speed.

[@EternallyThankful-os6pz]

First time I've seen/heard this guy play - what sets him apart from my perspective is that he genuinely makes music...he has a grasp of melody and feel to his fast playing...it is NOT just amazing speed and dexterity...he is making MUSIC with great emotion and FEEL !!

[@johnnyboy1586]

Couldn't have put it any better myself!

[@foadrightnow5725]

Good luck to anyone attempting to do covers of his material! You're going to need it! Incredibly unique technique!

[@kennethhacker3014]

This is definitely the new kid on the block wow!..he covers every genre beautifully.

[@i-guitar4722]

An absolute beast! Followed him for 5 years now

[@facemelters]

Hardcore Mancuso fan in the house! Only discovered him a month ago 😳

[@diverdown631]

5 years now for me also. I'm surprised that there's no clips of his original trio back when he first broke

[@oliviercastello4093]

Besides his unique style and techniques, skills he is using it all to make beautiful music and not showing off wanking the fretboard. Everything to the service of music, to beauty. That’s art ! Way to go Matteo

[@stevewilcock4767]

Matteo is like Allan Holdsworth and John Mclaughlin on speed! Mind blowing.

[@daedrmr2dae]

He's probably not as strong (yet) as either of those players, nor at the level of Al Dimeola in his prime, nor close to Paco who was also of course fingerstyle. But he is fantastic, and beyond the technical ability aspect, one of the most musical players out there now. I'd put him at almost the level of Guthrie (Govan). He is something special no doubt.

[@mikeanaro]

Have more respect for those 2 legends, Holdsworth reached out of this world speeds, and so Mclaughlin.

[@stevewilcock4767]

@@mikeanaro And yet,Allan and John didn't see eye to eye.

[@edwardmorford2202]

​@@stevewilcock4767 Honestly I think Allan was capable of anything he could imagine but John? Not so much...two genius musicians none the less✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@germanezequielsanchez7214]

Imposible compare this kid with galactus holdsworth. Holdsworth was more complex and unpredictable from horn vocabulary. Guitar for him was just a tool. Besides, allan didnt need play with two hands for his solos. Just with one huge hand! Come on!

[@denverscott37]

I've been playing for close to 40 years, I can't even understand how he can finger pick with his right hand like that...!! WOW...!!..

[@harrisontownsend910]

He scares me. Truly one of the best of the 21 century. He's easily one of the best guitar players ever. His fadt and tastful licks are out of this world.

[@maugrinder]

No

[@zaphod-x]

​@@maugrinder Yes

[@abc-zz5zf]

Thank you Matteo for a slice of magic.

[@claudevieaul1465]

The guitar community needed new talent to *really* take the instrument into this millennium - not just Vai, Satriani, Malmsteen etc etc. All these famous names are without a doubt still very valid, impressive and musically relevant, but still it is based on what they developed last century. I'm stunned by the skills of young people like Mateo, but even more so by their dedication to their instrument!! Who said young people can't invent anything anymore?? 😀 The new generation will come up with sounds and techniques us old guys (I'm 57) never could even dream of. And that's as it should be 😎👍🙏

[@Eraesr]

Tim Henson comes to mind

[@MultiVillaMaravilla]

Best music was around '60-'80, doesn't matter the type. And will remain the best ... forever.

[@chrissparks7384]

Guthrie govan… 15 yrs ago

[@jimanderson5082]

Unbelievable. I've only recently discovered Matteo. I'll be watching for more.

[@burnnlearn]

He must have dropped or lost his pick too many times, and simply gave up on picks.

[@harryh5620]

sounds better without a pick - as did many before him.

[@Drakanstein]

Lol!! 👏

[@psycho2019]

😂😂😂 Agreed with ya

[@tt55k]

Picks are limiting

[@michaelixxvitalixxmeyer5800]

yes, like I do, feelin" free on Guitarplaying

[@JustInRock56]

Just when you think it can't be done someone like him comes along and does it.

[@MRnicknitro919]

That kid is fantastic. His style is the same as the great Danny Gatton's . Long live Danny Gatton!

[@adude394]

Just. Freaking. Wow. When you're impressing guys like Steve Vai, you're really doing something special. And I'll echo other posters: It's not just the chops, though the kid has all-universe-level chops for sure. But listen to his FEEL. Listen to how fluently he switches styles. Listen to his tone. This is a musician, and I can give no higher compliment than that.

[@jamesfarrington9030]

The guy is a prodigy. 99 plus percent of guitar players cannot do that.

[@brandoncooke6564]

99? I would say 100% of guitar players who aren't him can't do what he does. Sure, I would never go so far as to say so-and-so is better than this other guy since it's all just about personal preference, but I think he stands clearly on his own just in terms of incredible technical ability and speed combined with amazing feel, and being able to play across seemingly infinite genres and I don't think it's possible to confuse him with another person. His finger picking while sweeping totally blows my mind though. Edit: Sorry, guess I didn't really clarify this point, when I say nobody else can do what he does, I mean that everyone has their own unique way they play. In that regard, nobody else does what he does.

[@robertbaker3174]

Wow. I grew up listening to all kinds of things like Dixie Dregs,Pat Matheny and on and on. I love making noise trying to emulate all the classic rock tunes but I was always aware of the amazing musicianship of these type of artists. This guy and a few others just make my brain glitch. Such a different level.

[@kevfullo]

"from rock to blues to Holdsworth" Allan you are a genre now.

[@nomad5375]

Wow! He's got a good balance between styles.

[@smallfaucet]

Whaddya mean? It's basically one style until he did that country stuff.....not discounting his ability....just sayin.

[@mrchrisbeaver]

I really hope this guy goes a long way. I haven't seen anyone who even comes close, including the greats

[@joluijten6313]

Joshua meader

[@michaelnotes8707]

Yeah!

[@uniqueaerialvideoltd2863]

Take my word for it, I'm the best ever.

[@GNXXRAY]

This kid’s dexterity is amazing. He has a bit of an Eric Johnson sound. Damian Salazar is my current favorite player.

[@RiquezaEmGotas]

good to know there are a few guitarists that still work on their phrasing, taste and emotion and not only on speed.

[@thomaspreston33]

Absolutely stunning technique. His choice playing the Yamaha Revstar guitars is a superb decision to articulate his tones. Amazing guitarist.

[@msns1978]

I just love his videos where he is playing other instruments legendary solos, intrincate improvs by Coltrane, Dizzy, Charlie Parker... note by note... just amazing!

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

Extraordinary. Utterly splendid.

[@facemelters]

100% with you there. He's a special guitar player.

[@walterevans2118]

3:48 Is that Tony William's FRED ? ....Allan Holdsworth did a lovely live rendition of that. ....I'm sure Allan would have been singing Matteo's praises. On some of the slower runs he has a kind of melodic sensibility of someone like Eric Johnson (to my ears anyway) .....& he can country fingerpick as nifty as Greg Koch too. & very expressive with the vibrato bar and muting strings strategically ...EXCELLENT. INSPIRING.