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@FM-nm4ng8 ай бұрын
Here is a clip of Matteo explaining why he has that band around the strings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHK2hqKnl62bp7ssi=vAlIGbiTUt9F469_&t=1285
@stormcloud57611 ай бұрын
“I don’t know what that is” 😂. Truer words were never spoken
@breakshot745111 ай бұрын
i only see flying fingers and i am in awe that a human brain can control this madness;)))))
@DamonRobinson10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@spazmonkey38152 ай бұрын
The look on your face...
@deanevangelista635911 ай бұрын
He’s Holdsworth, Beck, Montgomery, Van Halen, Gatton, and Johnson all in one Sicilian package.
@myuncle211 ай бұрын
The problem is an italian reactionist reacting about another italian rectionist reacting about an italian guitarist. Oh, how original...
@BenoitXVIII11 ай бұрын
Les Italiens sont forts en musique, faut le reconnaître
@BenoitXVIII11 ай бұрын
Les Italiens sont forts en musique, faut le reconnaître
@deanevangelista635911 ай бұрын
@@myuncle2 I won't react to that until someone gives me some sfoglialelle.
@rochford5910 ай бұрын
Not to mention Carlton, Baxter, Govan,Malmsteen...
@fsmdanimal11 ай бұрын
With his picking style he cannot rest his palm on the strings to dampen them.. hence the dampner on the end. That is how he gets such a clean tone. He is flat out amazing.
@Daniel-oi7qz11 ай бұрын
Nice one man 🤘 I did wonder
@JosePineda-jn8jk11 ай бұрын
I’ve heard people call that a cheat but, to mean anything that gets you the end result is fair game in music. He is a monster and so young!
@bobboberson202411 ай бұрын
He uses both a resting position and free position. So he can mute - and he pushes it on and off when he needs to. But it does help certainly.
@vashumashu435911 ай бұрын
@bobboberson2024 yeah he can, and does, mute with his other hand, it serves to mute a specific kind of string noise, and it really makes the difference when attempting certain things, but it doesnt change your need to control the strings. Sounds still ring out with that thing on.
@donricchio481711 ай бұрын
He also has a bar that connects to the two pickups that he rests his thumb on.
@Carlvincent10011 ай бұрын
He's on a different level than 99.9% of guitar players.
@claythesea91319 ай бұрын
The 0,01% is Matteo😂
@alfredlubitch8 ай бұрын
That means he´s 1 in 1000.
@gmbundy12 күн бұрын
Show me anyone better. Haven’t seen it yet.
@picksalot111 ай бұрын
Matteo is a phenomenally good guitarist and musician. He doesn't lose the 1st fret with the string dampener. It just cuts down on open strings ringing because he can't dampen them with his "Classical Guitar" inspired hand position. He moves the string dampener subconsciously as necessary, which he talks about and shows in the Rick Beato video.
@mikehorton193411 ай бұрын
I know a couple of accomplished players that have been using hair scrunchy poneytail holder thingys for years and I always teased them that they sacrificed a fret, but to watch them play, it's obvious that there is no liability. They hit that first fret just fine.
@hastobe30311 ай бұрын
Nevertheless, there is a compromise. He may not lose the first fret but he does lose the open string, which is a very powerful tool. He may well consider that he doesn't really need that effect in his playing, which is fair enough, but in order to be completely free of limitations one can not use a string dampener. It's a sad truth because string noise can be messy. Granted, Matteo uses the dampener when he needs it and plays without it for other occasions, and he's doing just fine either way. But I thought it was a point needed to be made.
@dizzyred139011 ай бұрын
Crossroads MOVIE duel in hell is the classical piece
@koalanectar938210 ай бұрын
@@hastobe303 I think if I could trade in my non-string-dampener abilities for his string-dampener abilities I'd be just fine with that. One cannot use a pick to be completely free of limitations, either.
@hastobe30310 ай бұрын
@@koalanectar9382 Correct. If you want to be free of limitations you can not use a pick. That’s actually the primary reason why I don’t use picks. You could possibly get away with a small thumb pick, but even then you are hindering your thumb from playing freely. I would never in my life use a string dampener, but I don’t slag on people doing it. I wasn’t criticizing him.
@pvkoinch10 ай бұрын
Italy should declare him as a national treasure.
@thedude90142 ай бұрын
I don't think they know him yet , incredibly enough
@agodam435217 күн бұрын
As italian, I believe too. Unfortunately, mainstrem media are not giving this unbeleavable talent what he really deserves. He's unknown to many italians. Sad
@dannymacnevin393911 ай бұрын
That "Eugene's Trick Bag" is from the old movie "Crossroads". Steve Vai performed it originally for the sound track. That kid is from another world my friend!
@spoookypizza11 ай бұрын
Ha yes this, years ago I had a guitar teacher and we began learning this I believe after we were doing Bourelee by Bach. And man that piece even slow is wild, but I wish I had the muscle memory still cause it took weeks to learn haha. Great video Michael!!! Happy football!!! PS- heres the video clip to the Crossroads movie, think you will enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qonJi6eidrWIhMU
@henriverneris9 ай бұрын
Yes but it seems that Matteo plays it faster than the original played by steve Vai!
@jasonswartz69738 ай бұрын
And Ry Cooder did Ralph Macchio’s parts you can look it up and see them playing live together Steve Vai and Ry Cooder it’s great
@xXhenriaouadXx5 ай бұрын
Its actually a guitar adaptation of Paganinis 5th capriche.
@donkloos907811 ай бұрын
Your speechless expression was precious! Just like mine and likely 1000s of others at first watch! I've been playing, performing, and studying for over 60 years and Matteo is fresh new inspiration.
@cherifshawky484611 ай бұрын
I just saw him live at the Steve Via guitar academy camp and he was amazing.Incredibly talented young man and he's a flawless live player no tricks he is that good.
@Milton_Andrew11 ай бұрын
Eugene’s trick bag is Vai from Crossroads
@woncameron2411 ай бұрын
That’s all played by Vai in crossroads.
@fsmdanimal11 ай бұрын
Most of it, but not all. Ry Cooder handles the slide parts....
@stevenpipes155511 ай бұрын
In the movie its Ralph Machios charecter Eugene who plays it to beat Vai. Then Vai can't do it. 😂 i guess Steve needs to practice!
@dancarter48210 ай бұрын
@@stevenpipes1555 Chuck Norris checks under his bed for Steve Vai _practicing!_
@glassncobalt9 ай бұрын
Paganini "Caprice".
@brandonbussell554411 ай бұрын
You are a goddamn legend- i have learned so much from you! I would also like to commend your humility- i love when you just appreciate an artist who you may not even understand their musical decisions. Seriously- the world needs more people like you.
@denfisher11311 ай бұрын
100% agree. You break stuff down in easy to understand ways that has really improved my playing but at the same time teaches the single most important lesson in my opinion, i.e. no matter how good you are, there is always someone better and you should not see that as a bad thing - learn what you can and admire the rest rather than being negative about it.
@tnrplaep10 ай бұрын
Exactly! It took an true expert like you (with grace and humility) to confirm what I thought I’ve been seeing when he plays … maybe another Mozart?
@dougm65911 ай бұрын
The string muffler on the first fret is loosely fitted so, when he needs to, Matteo can shove it off the end of the nut and then he pushes it back if he wants to. This kid is so fast he can manipulate time itself!
@ElCentralScrutinizer10 ай бұрын
The interview was great. Super humble person.
@justinguitarcia11 ай бұрын
Matteo has all the remarkable chops of his generation combined and can play the blues. Dudes unstoppable
@keithmenking58811 ай бұрын
Michael, You are absolutely an extremely talented guitarist, musician and teacher ... SO when you are blown away, like me, it is really saying something!!!!
@BoAakerstrom11 ай бұрын
"I have no idea what that is" pretty much sums up everything he does!
@mountainhobbit197111 ай бұрын
the guy is not using a pick...in Rick Beato's interview Matteo explains how his style is a mix of playing like a bass player and some kind of classical/flamenco guitar technique.
@traderjoe14110 ай бұрын
The minute I saw a video of him playing 6 months ago, I knew I was witnessing a once in a lifetime natural phenomenon..go down the rabbit hole of his recordings and videos , just incredible ..
@mchristr11 ай бұрын
That last lick on the blues in G is a tribute to Robben Ford. Also, love that descending lick, raking the bass note, and ending with the double-stop. Pure goodness.
@ricleonardis93147 ай бұрын
I do not like EVH`s Eruption, but I can listen to Matteo`s blues. The tone, speed, clarity is beyond anything I have ever heard before Steve Vai says the future of the guitar is in Matteo`s hands. He amazes me. Normally I need lyrics to catch me in a song. Watch Matteo and Joe Bonomassa on stage
@Salmacis9911 ай бұрын
Michael, the look on your face at 2:43 says it all! This young man is a prodigy, no other way to look at it. A simply stunning musician. And he's only going to get BETTER- damn!
@andresimmons190611 ай бұрын
Yes! 🙌 ❤
@arvetemecha11 ай бұрын
I bought his album, "The Journey" on bandcamp, it's not just crazy cristal clear mindblowing shredding, I mean, it's music first! All his incredible technical skills serve his creativity for the music. That man really as stories to tell with his guitar, and his band is also absolutely phenomenal!
@md-ps2hx11 ай бұрын
What an excellent clip! It was a genuine 'reaction' I loved the fact that you could explain, you did, and what you couldn't explain you said (re his technique) was 'way above your pay grade' ... BUT you're so gracious with your praise. I was impressed with YOUR reaction and comments.
@sylviedhancarville448611 ай бұрын
seeing your face turn red,.. and you don't know what to say... makes this video fun.. as well as seeing Matteo at work, of course❤
@frednerk836611 ай бұрын
He knocks the damper out of the way if he wants the bottom fret. He explains it in Ricks program.
@spyderlogan499211 ай бұрын
The Jaco Pastorius of 6 string electric guitar. A groundbreaking, trailblazing, unique style.
@TheRealVenusian10 ай бұрын
The licks in the first video did kinda remind me of Jaco’s Donna Lee :)
@michaelciancetta63974 ай бұрын
there is nothing ground breaking here dude
@taffmanetothyme711 ай бұрын
I've been tracking *Matteo* for about the last 3 years. I think he's next level on the guitar, pure and simple. On *Rick Beato's show,* he was very generous in sharing his tips on how to play. Clearly, anyone who wants to mimic that style has a few thousand hours to invest, to come anywhere near. Perhaps a classical guitarist who harbours a love of jazz and rock might come close. For me the late *Allan Holdsworth,* held the title for many years. In addition, Allan hit the mark with some interesting music, that's definitely his own. Matteo's just starting off in some regards with composition, and he's got a few cracking self penned tunes already under his belt... *Drop D, Falcon Flight, Silk Road.* He's the business atm, and all the *big boys* know it. 👌
@jasonlamar634711 ай бұрын
That right hand.... I watched Rick's interview and he learned top down before classical finger technique and he switches so effortlessly.
@mauricerobillard61210 ай бұрын
There is nothing to say!, He has so much taste even more than his chops. The "Kid is BRILLIANT".
@joebro7711 ай бұрын
Cool, forced you to explain and demonstrate (wow!) things at a very accelerated pace unlike some other reaction videos. Shows your and his greatness.
@barrywilson87111 ай бұрын
I think alot of us guitarists can only watch with dropped jaw in awe of his abilities, Absolutely Awesome 👍👍
@mljrotag634311 ай бұрын
His Cliffs of Dover is outstanding as well. Actually, everything he does is pretty spectacular.
@MrTonicAmps11 ай бұрын
Eugene’s trick bag is from Vai’s solo in Crossroads movie with Ralph Machio.
@master1sa11 ай бұрын
have never heard it played so good besides in the movie!
@CollectorsFix11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I'm surprised Michael didn't recognize it. I always assumed that every guitarist was familiar with Crossroads and especially that classical dual solo with Steve Vai, it's a classic.
@K13139911 ай бұрын
This was enjoyable to see a player experience Matteo for the first time. #1 because I don't feel so bad for discovering him fairly recently also lol. His first record/album is the best guitar-monster record I can think of. It actually flows. He gets his dad playing on it too, his dad being a master of course. This kid is the whole package. We should thank God that our next level guy is a beautiful person. Someone this freaky good is often a weirdo let's be real lol. Matteo is a well-raised young man and one can assume a few gals will find him let's say cute lol. The banjo has Bela Fleck, the mandolin has Chris Thile, Mark O'Connor is not human so he's the best fiddle player alive along with being arguably the best guitar player alive, the guitar being his second or 3rd instrument lol, and Jerry Douglas is still cooking. I get that most people don't get Bluegrass, but put these monsters together after Matteo has a good 6 months to listen to Tony Rice and Doc Watson, and we'll have the greatest American music played at the highest level it's ever been played.
@DepressedCapitalist11 ай бұрын
In the video you shared, I hear Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, classic blues players (among others obviously), but in general the licks, scales, runs and arpeggios are normal to my ears (in terms of note choices, starting and ending point and patterns, etc). The only reason he caught my attention here is his out of this world finger technique in his right hand (aided by the dampner to cancel noise). That alone makes him superb!
@nikthefix89183 ай бұрын
He's the most eclectic guitarist I've ever heard. The only thing I've not heard him play is Nile Rogers style funky rhythm - but I guess that would wear down his nails pretty fast!
@kevinmiller578611 ай бұрын
He's so fun to watch,it's hard to close your eyes.Do that.Close your eyes and his influences pop out immediately. Fantastic talent.
@randomthoughts2311 ай бұрын
Awesome, I'm glad you got around to Matteo.
@charlesdahmital809511 ай бұрын
I like how you are amazed how good it sounds without string noise then dis the first fret mute that creates that tone.
@eliaaam226211 ай бұрын
More Matteo Mancuso PLEASE
@GoodStuffForeverMore11 ай бұрын
Wow! Amazing. Thank you so much for introducing me to Matteo🎸
@gben245711 ай бұрын
Mateo is amazing. Very tasteful.
@---wd3hp10 ай бұрын
Do not underestimate this guy's education. Too often, we see educated people who know NOTHING about music, but are versed in pop culture and constantly conflate the two and speak gibberish. It is possible to be a genius at birth and invent a new wheel. But even Michael Jordan made a conscious decision to increase his vocabulary by learning the history of what went before him. Matteo's father schooled him on every style of music. That is a luxury most don't have. At the same time, our culture is so dissmissive of context. Like hearing the jokes in Pulp Fiction for the first time. Been there done that- the jokes were not new-but what are you adding? As a guitarist, I studied percussion under a legendary percussionist. So much avant-garde music was a stream of indiscriminate notes. Some might see the value in that, as is, he reasoned. It is so much richer, if you recognize the context of a syncopation vs simply random. Rest assured, that Matteo is coming from a genius level of processed information that most could not process in a lifetime.
@bcolinranken11 ай бұрын
I use a string dampener..( I’m classically trained and often use rest and free stroke on the electric guitar.. the hand is floating so there’s no possibility of muting strings the traditional way) when I want the first fret I simply push it over the nut …
@timchalmers170011 ай бұрын
Rock? Jazz? Fusion? Using Classical techniques? Incredible !!!
@jimcollins-b1m11 ай бұрын
Don’t feel bad because he makes you feel like you are ordinary…. Been following this guy’s progress for a long time and he is very , very talented…. He does what he does and he does it to a level you or I will never reach… so relax and take a breath and realise we are only human… he is something else…🫤
@PuddLane36 ай бұрын
This is Claudio Quartarone's guitar technique. Truly one of the best in the game! His skills are on another level.
@jrn987211 ай бұрын
Watch the entire Rick video….he explains the dampening technique in the right hand as well as as the wrap on top of the neck
@paulmahfinger910111 ай бұрын
You've only scratched the surface regarding Matteo's talent. There's some really incredible stuff out there on youtube by Matteo. I recommend starting with the video by Face Melters, which gives a great sampling of his versatilty. You can track those clips down for the complete tunes. Then there is also videos from his first and recently released album The Journey...check out Drop D and Silkroad. He also has out covers of tunes by Carlton, Holdsworth, Beck, Weather Report etc, where he puts his own stamp on them while keeping it real. There's also been a number of interviews where Matteo explains how he developed his approach. Seek Music is Win, Guitarist, Thomann's guitar and basses, etc. And you haven't been under a rock...Matteo's been putting out videos for 6-7 years, but only in the past few months (probably due the album release), he has suddenly gained recognition. He's absolutely amazing, with all his knowledge, humbleness and development of his technique. Enjoy...
@matthewsmith56611 ай бұрын
Excellent comment. I totally agree. Matteo has done some videos that are far more complex than this particular blues piece. I hope he visits Australia sometime. I’ll be the first to buy a ticket
@katiemanning376111 ай бұрын
He's also shared the stage with Al Di Meola. I think they played Mediterranean Sundance. Al was not in top form, but he's still one of my favorites.
@kyleminor303611 ай бұрын
Ha! Saw the same video short from Beato. Went on a 3 day Matteo binge after that. Also had never heard of him. Don’t know how that was possible. Such a talent. He’s on tour now in the US.
@waterolife11 ай бұрын
I laughed at the same time Michael:-))). I'm a 76 year old rocker and have NEVER seen anything liken this!!
@1satisfiedmind11 ай бұрын
Watch the whole Beato interview...crazy stuff, the kid's legit
@greenmonk11 ай бұрын
I just saw him for the first time today playing with Cory Wong at NAMM and was blown away by them both. So good!
@chrisburton70816 күн бұрын
This was a really fun watch. Thank you very much.
@nvinceable1711 ай бұрын
There are kind of three distinct use cases for a fret wrap. Case 1: Position the fret wrap entirely behind the nut so that it only mutes any sounds that might be caused by string vibrations at the headstock. This doesn't prevent you from playing anywhere on the fretboard, it just cuts down on a potential source of noise. Case 2: Position the fret wrap so that it covers the nut and hangs over it towards the 1st fret just enough to mute all open strings. This way you still have access to play at the first fret but you cut out a lot of noise from open strings ringing. Case 3: Position the fret wrap higher up the fret board if you are only playing in the higher registers of the guitar, typically for soloing or harmony stuff.
@ltdada11 ай бұрын
I've been watching him for a while, and he's a generational talent. And we all get to watch it happen--one of those blessings of living when we do. He is equally at home on a classical guitar and has played with Al Di Meola. It's so easy to be speechless.
@---wd3hp10 ай бұрын
DiMeola was speechless.
@magic250611 ай бұрын
Great video! A few mention Malmsteen, not even in Matteo's League. Matteo with the right hand finger picking is just as amazing as his left hand moving all over the fretboard. Shredding with fingers? What? My eyes keep shifting back and forth amazed and both hands. Incredible
@charlottesimonin255111 ай бұрын
Truly amazing playing. Clarity and coordination of playing is wonderful. He is taking full advantage of the characteristics of electric guitars. What a shame that he doesn't play Classic guitars in the Segovia tradition.
@BennyVibes7 ай бұрын
He pushes the bounds of melodic writing. He’s not just one trick pony he’s proficient at it all
@johnredberg11 ай бұрын
When you watch Rick's video, he goes into a lot of details of his technique, including the sting mute thingy. He explains the why and how, and there's a funny moment where Rick points out that Matteo just moved it but he didn't even notice and attributed it to muscle memory 🙂 Have a good one, Michael!
@jeffwolinski265911 ай бұрын
Ha, nice reaction! He's from a higher plane of existence than the rest of us.
@calvinfreeman21127 ай бұрын
Two things happen after watching a Matteo video: Either you are motivated as hell, lock yourself in, and practice relentlessly, or just get so depressed you say f**k it….
@diverdown63111 ай бұрын
Been following Matteo for 6 years or so since the first clips of his band Snips hit you tube.
@cutoverpark959611 ай бұрын
He plays with his fingers because his dad was a classical guitarist and Matteo said he learned from his dad and thought that was how everybody played guitar,So that’s how he learned and he’s never looked back,This kid is off the hook and there’s nothing he can’t play and I’d go as far as to say this kid’s technique is the best I’ve ever seen,The fingers on his left hand are perfect for guitar,Long and thin and obviously super strong it’s like a Praying Mantis flying across the neck just a thing of Beauty……🎸🎸
@andreacosta7411 ай бұрын
MATTEO “BRUCE LEE” HAS INVENTED THE FUCKING “JEET-KUNE DO” OF GUITARISM
@chuntoon111 ай бұрын
Your passion for good music is contagious
@brianwalsh977811 ай бұрын
Matteo is a flipping beast.
@ianmills775011 ай бұрын
I love seeing your holy shit face Mike! Matteo is such a beast in both his left and right hand.
@jimholt186611 ай бұрын
You are correct that the black wrap is over the first fret, but it is loose so if he hits the first fret the wrap just moves over the nut as if it's not even there.
@jac5dad59910 ай бұрын
Love the honesty… thanks
@gitaaa774011 ай бұрын
I heard him play a Strat without the fret wrap. He sounds the same. He was jamming with the “Music is win” guy.
@peterivan2211 ай бұрын
Michael, its almost like when I saw Lindsey Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac and seeing him play without a pick and seeing what he could do! Being self-taught at that point and always using a pick and then seeing what Lindsey could do was eye opening. Same here with Matteo, incredibly gifted and I will need to check out more of his music! ✌️
@Ryane99411 ай бұрын
Love that you did a reaction to this as I discovered this same blues video around 2 weeks ago and have easily watched it 100 times in awe 😂 the fact he is so young aswell is mind blowing, his other videos are equally amazing, hope he performs in the UK sometime 🇬🇧
@samsonjpedroza11 ай бұрын
HEY MICHAEL ! FROM ONE G.I.T. GUY TO ANOTHER, I TOO WAS SPEECHLESS. EVERY TIME I WATCH A VIDEO FROM MATTEO IT NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME. STEVE VAI EVEN SAID, THIS KID WAS THE NEXT BIG THING ON GUITAR !
@lorikislack150411 ай бұрын
Rick asked him about the dampener. It's loose so he just pushes it up past the nut when he's on the first fret. Eugene's Trick Bag is what they call Ralph Macchio's part at the end of Crossroads. It's based on Paganini
@DavidCrane11 ай бұрын
This is the first video in a while where you look Shell Shocked....which I totally understand.. what a talent
@Jethlin202011 ай бұрын
In the interview with Rick Beato, Matteo states that he just pushes the string mute out of the way when he needs the first fret. He said it is just muscle memory at this point and he doesn't have to think about it.
@TjMoon9111 ай бұрын
In that interview Rick asks specifically about the string damper. Essentially, he’s got to the point where he slides it off/on the neck as he needs without thinking about it. It’s just muscle memory.
@j.goebbels213411 ай бұрын
Matteo is insane. Of all the things his does flawlessly, his intonation and perfect articulation of each and every note, ringing clear as bells in all their fury, is amazing. If I didn't give up guitar years ago, I would give it up today after hearing/watching him for the past week. His mastery at 21 yo is that depressing. He has to have the string muter on there because he doesn't have his palm level to the saddle for palm mutes.
@henriverneris9 ай бұрын
Matteo is 27 y/old...
@j.goebbels21349 ай бұрын
@@henriverneris The videos I saw of him were around 20 and 21.
@stevebogucki623611 ай бұрын
The thing on the first fret is a soft hair tie, it's easy to push out of the way with your fingers.
@hukill717711 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh. You perfectly described the exact point of emphasis... Unbelievable your awesome.
@johndkastel797218 күн бұрын
His take on Holdsworths Fred is pure gold, absolute magic, and right from the start it harkens bliss nostagia, somehow conjures the essence of that time period
@carlkolthoff540211 ай бұрын
There´s a clip of him playing along to a jazz sax solo. Craziest thing I've ever seen played on guitar. The note choices looks so unnatural on the neck and yet he is completely locked in from start to finish.
Oh my. I thought I would never hear anybody play the Crossroads thing again. Made my day. Now I have to go watch the movie again.
@brianbatie665011 ай бұрын
Yo Dude, at 14:40, that isn't the 3rd, but the 6th of the G blues scale he is playing . Bending up to the Dom 7th or up to the 6th, then down to the 5th are very common movements when playing blues.
@soha727110 ай бұрын
He’s out of this world, jaw dropping experience
@Paul-jp8zz11 ай бұрын
Watch the whole interview with Rick, they spend time talking about the little dampening strap and his technique working around it.
@marksummers6668 ай бұрын
Matteo makes me excited for the guitar again. So damn tasteful and melodic. (and CLEAN...jesus that technique is astounding)
@JosePineda-jn8jk11 ай бұрын
The fret wrap can actually be pushed up past the nut. I’ve seen Greg Howe do it a bunch of times, because I wondered how he did open notes with that thing on.
@mickymalibu11 ай бұрын
I’ve seen him moving that string dampener mid lead run so he doesn’t lose the fret if he needs it. Also the classical piece is from the movie Crossroads and is played by Steve Vai with a plectrum although the actor Ralph what’s his name Kang fu kid mimed the part…
@SoulTherapy999hz11 ай бұрын
The clarity is caused from the fret wrapper
@pongmaster12311 ай бұрын
well you missed the most important part, despite he has everything else down and more. in contrast to most of the other young virtuosos, he knows how to SWING! (there are other videos of him doing some bebop stuff)
@bluezjc5011 ай бұрын
Thank you Michael ! Speechless?? Right there with ya! Except one word - freakingamazing
@jeffrey.a.hanson11 ай бұрын
That light touch in the intro is smooth as silk. I had no idea who Matteo was, either. He just showed up out of nowhere.
@goggleboy246411 ай бұрын
He's been on youtube since he was like 12
@joker14n11 ай бұрын
You have to check out him basically sound checking the current yamaha model line from 10 months ago. So young, and a wonderful kind guy on top of it. Cant wait to see this kid grow. His right thumb gives me s headache
@JamesUnityFuchs10 ай бұрын
you might be living under rock on this one.....ive been listening to this kid for 3 years now........but yeah it is WOW!!!!!
@kwaailight11 ай бұрын
That second (classical) piece is from the duel in Crossroads .. Ry Cooder I believe?
@klauseastman892911 ай бұрын
You obviously didn’t watch all of Rick Beato’s interview. Matteo slides that “string silencer” back and forth all the time. he asked him about it. He said that it’s just second nature; he moves it with his hand as needed and doesn’t even think about it.
@StonerCreek7411 ай бұрын
I've been fillowing Mancuso for probably five years. It amazes me more people haven't heard of him by now. "Preposterous"
@krob53753 ай бұрын
You said once in a Buckethead reaction, the right hand is where it's at, your identity, and man, Matteo has got some unbelievable talent in both those hands. But the right is just so uniquely developed. I barely looked at his left the whole video, just watching the multiple angles he picks/strums from... crazy, crazy good.