Guthrie Govan - Fives - Matteo Mancuso

One of my favourite tunes by Guthrie! Don't forget to leave a like and subscribe!
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[@JTCGuitar]

This is incredible. And we know Guthrie pretty well!

[@jiocostas5742]

💯

[@dsato2670]

@@jiocostas5742 m

[@scar_bhai4438]

Who asked 🤣

[@giovannilimone]

Bravo Matteo, spero di poterti vedere da vicino qualche volta, un abbraccio da un dilettante, da sempre appassionato di chitarra, da Corleone.

[@jym0.]

​@@scar_bhai4438 💀

[@corinbalomiri]

I saw Matteo this summer and I'm going to see Guthrie on Saturday 😀

[@soumyamohanty931]

He actually NAILED it

[@heruilin]

Similar in intensity phrasing and fluidity as Mahavishnu Orchestra's John Maclaughlin one of my favorites from my teenage years.

[@mosamaranti]

astonishing

Damn! Amazing

[@stefanogallo2215]

è decisamente meglio dell'originale!! dai che presto ti vedremo al g3 con govan e vai, troppo forte ;)

[@pippochirico3674]

Li mette in imbarazzo ad entrambi 🤭🤭🤭

[@matteobertani9447]

Non credo, il G3 è una creazione di Satriani, credo che lo vedremo con lui e Steve, magari al posto di Govan

[@dlrdanny]

The down thumbs here are just envious people that most like cannot even replace a string... Great job man... hats off buddy :-)

[@Bebo_s]

hai un nuovo fan, caro Matteo. (Yesss)

[@BP-or2iu]

This was fucking incredible.

[@gsus1567]

Awesome 🔥🔥🔥

[@area-ledfrance9268]

Cleaner than Guthrie. excellent

[@TamitShah]

👍😎

[@dougrmoe]

Wow ! What's he about 20 here ? This kid has next level imagination along with god like chops ... Scary What's come

[@zhinengshurushuzi]

神

[@bucketheadothers2384]

I hope Guthrie has seen this, because that was amazing 👏👏👏👏

[@davidderoux7552]

I don't know fof sure if he saw it, but Matteo doesn't. He kept his eyes closed the whole time.

[@th3dumbGu1tark1d]

didnt lee ritenour create the song? just wondering because lees version was 2 years ago, so this maybe a cover of a cover.

[@richheart7990]

Ok Guthrie, show your face...the joke's gone far enough.

[@user-zn3wm7pb3w]

Rich Heart lmfao show urself govan

[@Omario8o]

I do think his right hand technique is too hard for Govan himself

[@sesclaytpoop8525]

@@Omario8o But it's not hard at all for bassists 😆

[@andresmarino2788]

broomsterm kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZe7amV4iLOcj9k

[@31145_]

@@TheWhaddeva yeah he is a simple player.....lol

[@mikimix8427]

Great. I think Steve Vai has just mentioned your playing as completely new level.

[@MatteoMancusoofficial]

Thanks so much! Where did you hear Steve Vai's comment? I can't believe it!

[@mikimix8427]

@@MatteoMancusoofficial go to his FB now, its still live...just go back to 1:06:55

[@MatteoMancusoofficial]

@@mikimix8427 saw it! Thanks so much, you made my day 🤣 I still have goosebumps!

[@mikimix8427]

@@MatteoMancusoofficial You are welcome Matteo!

[@Windof]

@@MatteoMancusoofficial kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZonYloSwfMp4gtU Ti ha dato una bella responsabilità 😃

[@jduke008]

Shawn Lane was my brother in law and I can tell you that he would have flipped over this! I borrowed Holdsworth's Tokyo dream on laser disc when it first came out and he came over and we watched it together. He was literally in the floor and laughing hysterically in disbelief! He would have loved your playing!!

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

Sorry for your loss- Shawn was not just a gifted musician but seemed to be a really great human.

[@SR71YF12]

I love this story. Shawn Lane was of course a phenomenon with almost inhuman musical abilities, and to hear about him reacting to Allan Holdworth's playing and music in that way is priceless. Allan has had that impact on many. When Tokyo Dream first came out on Laser Disc, that would have been in the mid-1980s? I also agree with your last sentence, the sheer fluency and effortless playing of Matteo Mancuso is nothing less than phenomenal, and Shawn would no doubt have approved and recognized the novelty of his playing and technique.

[@TruthSurge]

I don't always leave comments.... but when I do..... I usually type a bunch of letters. uh.... wow, that was GREAT. Clean and precise. The tapping was really clean and I honestly have no criticisms. Timing, string bends on the money right up to the exact pitch, etc. etc. Great job.

[@fukhue8226]

I agree with you 100%. And you would know since you are also incredibly talented.

[@philjhon]

I totally agree

[@YaoEspirito]

True, between him and Josh Meader, I think KZbin has revealed the next tier of guitar mastery. Basically flawless-level artistry.

[@Harmonic14]

@@YaoEspirito don't forget Max Ostro

[@ЧеловекУмный-ф8с]

@@Harmonic14 he is unbelievably great player but Matteo’s sound is more recognizable because of his music preferences and rare finger picking technique.

[@garymcaleer6112]

A prodigy unmatched in this generation. Yes, this man built on those of old, and a new bar has been set.

[@sneakcr3144]

@ShittyButTrue Technically he is right..

[@sneakcr3144]

@ShittyButTrue There is a reason why Steve Vai, Joe Bonamasa, Al Di Meola and others said that Matteo is a monster and recognized him as a game changer and not Joshua. There are things you cannot do with a pick, that can be done with fingerstyle. Its just impossible with a pick(or impossible to have the same flow). Joshua Meader uses pick. He is extremely talented,but his phrasing is lacking. Too shredy, and I like being shredy, but there has to be enough contrast.Also, Joshua's compositions are average and all his solos sound almost the same. Matteo's compositions are better structured, with better phrasing , but they can get better aswell. They are both young, lets see overtime, but as of now, Matteo is top.

[@Kieabrinmes89-ms8jn]

@@sneakcr3144I was about to say, someone really needed to level that guy.

[@paulgilbert3139]

​@shittybuttrue2819andre nieri is an another monster too, you should check him out

[@denissmith9772]

I've played for almost 60 years and have never seen a more adept pair of hands! I thank God he allowed me to live to experience the mastery of guitar this gentleman possesses! Well done,Matteo!

[@waynemiller6070]

same (but I'm atheist)

[@andrewkholowa1740]

I couldn't agree more

[@michaelhines4600]

@@waynemiller6070 why do atheist always have to announce I’m a atheist . Like what is working in the brain. It’s like you guys have to reminder God that you reject him. Even tho it won’t do you any good. Jesus Christ is Lord of All And he will rule and reign and cast his enemies into the lake of fire. All atheist will be there. And none of them will have this bravado

[@Harmonic14]

​@@michaelhines4600 why do Christians always have to post irrelevant stuff about Jesus in KZbin comments?

[@thinkpad20]

I agree, although Yamandu Costa rivals him, though in a very different style. Both are unbelievable. It's incredible to live in an age where we can listen and watch this level of mastery whenever we want... a gift from God indeed

[@theguitarclubonline]

Daily Routine: Wake Up - Eat - Guitar - Eat - Sleep. Matteo Mancuso "I don't sleep" 🤣

[@dr.know-it-all5148]

like Lenny Breau

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

He's a normal guy, with a normal life. But he's touched by God...

[@knowmusicman157]

@@consulentecomunicazionestr3072 Wrong on the first statement. He's way above normal. Probably wrong on the second one too. I don't think he knows so much music living a normal life. He probably doesn't run the streets getting into mischief. Last comment is definite.

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

@@knowmusicman157 I'm sicilian like him, my friend, and I know what I say. Excuse me for mistakes in my writing. Matteo 's father is a famous italian guitarist, session man, that played with some important italian artists. Matteo grew with a guitar in his hands until he was a newborn. I agree his musical level request several hours of daily exercises, but he is really a normal guy. Not a superhero. His skills are maybe an heritage

[@knowmusicman157]

@@consulentecomunicazionestr3072 Capisco. Non faccio di nessun uomo un supereroe. Solo alcune delle personalità bibliche erano super eroi.

[@armanz.9182]

2:13 the Lick

[@thelickpolice1210]

@@pmckeown22 no, that is exactly The lick

[@X7creek]

wreck hare care to elaborate this ‘the lick’ thing?

[@thelickpolice1210]

@@X7creek It's a musical phrase, that is commonly used mostly in jazz, someone noticed it and made a compilation of it calling it "The lick". It's basically the musical version of loss meme, people hide it in their music and wait for others to catch it and call them out for it.

[@X7creek]

wreck hare thanks man, I’ve seen a few ‘the lick’ comments before but never got it til now.

[@jojo5544]

X7creek Adam Neely

[@perezfecto]

This video has inspired me to sell my guitar.

[@halcyon289]

Funniest thing I've read in ages :)

[@MrJanka64]

🤣

[@fukhue8226]

I'm burning all of my shit and roasting some hot dogs.

[@888drpepper]

It inspired me not to buy a guitar.

[@christophersleight19]

Turned mine into a combo lamp ash tray, and I don't smoke. But, can he weld?

[@jscordoba3]

This kid is a genius. Watch all his videos, he's unbelievable at every style.

[@TheKeithbruce]

FU*KIN AMAZING .............. I've been playing guitar professionally for over 40 years and this is the BEST guitarist I've ever seen

[@SaintFranssoix]

I mean have you seen Guthrie Govan tho, the man who wrote this piece hahah

[@TheKeithbruce]

@@SaintFranssoix ooh yes great player ... but you need to check out the other video's of Matteo, and he's half the age of govan

[@SaintFranssoix]

@@TheKeithbruce hahah don't worry I'm already quite deep into Matteo's channel and indeed it's all incredibly good :) and true, he is half GG's age !

[@Coynkydynk]

You all should also check out Joshua Meader. Insanely clean player. Find his cover of the Corey Henry solo from the Snarky Puppy track Lingus.

[@fukhue8226]

I'm 62 and a good amature guitarist. I could never play like this no matter how hard I tried or even if I had 3 more lifetimes to practice. 7.8 BILLION people on the planet Earth and I have never seen anything like this guy. Great note selection, execution and picking technique. OUTRAGEOUS!

[@YutsiAion]

are you feeling good with no guitar pick? I am your new fan dude!

[@MatteoMancusoofficial]

Thank you man! I started with fingers since i was 10,i just can't play with a pick ahahahah

[@davidpaz7011]

Really? or are you jokking man?.

[@ssdtrain1]

Just like Paco De Lucia bro !!

[@PeterLaman]

Did you start with playing classical? You have the right hand of a classical guitarist. Another question: do you use your right hand finger nails to strike? If yes, how can they not hinder you when tapping?

[@disres1337]

Peter Laman his finger picking is more a mix of bass picking and standard finger picking

[@jandemeyer5036]

I always considered Guthrie Govan to be God. Now I know that God has a "son" who's as incredibly outstanding as God-the-Father.

[@gtrguy76]

There are Guthrie covers-then there is this! AND its 7 years ago (yeah late to the party) this is flawless....rediculously flawless

[@soradu78]

bass players be like : "that's a guitarist"

[@YaoEspirito]

Reminds me how it felt when Stanley Jordan first came on the scene: you knew you were looking at someone supernaturally gifted and innovative.

[@saltydog9914]

Where is Stanley Jordan now?

[@YaoEspirito]

@@saltydog9914 Don't really follow his career, but my impression is that he's a bit like Yngwie. They both startled the world with their game-changing mastery, but never really had too much to add afterwards. From the bit I've seen, after the couple of mind-blowing earlier years, mainly just doing basically the same thing throughout susequent decades.

[@rauxh]

WTF THE IMPRO SECTION!!!!!

[@aguss3376]

Gustavo Rauch hes a fuckin monster

[@randyhenderson6166]

That was incredible. Also goes to show what a genius player and COMPOSER Guthrie Govan is.

[@MrSvante88]

Haven’t been this impressed by a guitarist since Guthrie broke through. I’m glad. The world has a new ultra-top guitarist. And he brings new stuff to the table. A breath of fresh air!

[@Kviodsl]

🎉Anton Oparin

[@CharcoalPencilPusher]

I love Guthrie but I must say, I like Matteo better. Matteo's tone is more to my liking. He is one of the cleanest guitarists too. But most of all its his choice of notes and the feel with which he plays. Bravo!

[@channelmixer]

I agree

[@mystery6411]

I like him as well I'm just missing that snap sound if you use a pick. Doesn't have as much impact if you ask me. The sound is just rounder of course because of the way he played it.

[@vanguard4065]

@@mystery6411 his playing and touch have way more impact than any snap and pick 😂

[@imbuckandimheretofuck8908]

Right hand of a classical guitarrist and left hand of an electric one... just beautiful

[@joe1hundred]

totally. i've tried to use 'rest stroke' right hand technique on electric and i haven't been able to make it work. he has mastered it. almost no one else plays like this. really cool.

[@kyrylobabachenko9278]

The problem with that approach is that he has to heavily rely on the hair bend cause theres no way he could mute the strings with his right hand. But hey, it works for him

[@joe1hundred]

Russian Bot hm you have a point there. but lower gain stuff it should be cool? he has the gain up to like 11 on this one for the shred vibe.

[@snoolee7950]

music brain of a savant. he has a detailed way of hearing things.

[@snoolee7950]

@@joe1hundred I think the modeling pedal is a weakness in the sound, but it hellah lot easier than dealing with equipment, but it does not make for an original sound + it is kind of mushy. not many real players left re: amp mentoring. Jim Marshall is long dead and gone.

[@supertal6074]

I don't believe there is anybody on these planet that is so skilled and knows the fretboard like him. It is just completely insane. I can't believe how good his phrasing is. Al DiMeola said it would take life timeS to get that good. He is just a freak of nature - I say that in the most positive way. Just Incredible!!

[@antonmas3451]

are u talking about guthrie? ;)

[@nevertoofast2]

@@antonmas3451Sorry but Matteo is beyond Guthrie.

[@guthrie_1]

@@nevertoofast2 Matteo can’t even stand up against one of Guthrie’s ball hairs

[@SmoothCriimiinal]

Man you are just improving and improving... fucking excellent

[@NoName-eu2xw]

Theres something very Eric Johnson about this.

[@scar_bhai4438]

The way he utilizes pentatonics boxes

[@timbudel5857]

for a minute i forgot this was a cover.. you are amazing dude :o

[@drumtwo4seven]

My new favorite guitarist 👍

[@FCValle]

Matteo, i think you should really invest in some better video production. You are one of the best guitar players I know, your skills are amazing. There is nothing stopping you from having a huge youtube channel. I really think it's just a matter of investing in better quality. Wish you success!!

[@MrDanGodfrey]

FCValle But having better video production won't make him a better guitar player and shouldn't make people appreciate or respect his playing more because of it. He's earning that already. Jo Bonham post unproduced videos of himself. I know there are also some of him in concerts and things (that he obviously didn't video himself) , but the point is he doesn't mind putting the self-filmed stuff there because he's showing the playing :)

[@nikolajhansen15]

still his vids would be better and more attractive with better quality = more views. FCValle doesnt say anything about this guitar player being any better or worse because of the quality. I think its kind of stupid that you try to make this about respect for his playing lol.

[@TheBehemoth-zd5vf]

Well and this is just a cover of a song

[@nathandnr8453]

I strongly agree with this....

[@drumtwo4seven]

Toilet Great video(s) exactly as they are

[@tomdecuca3627]

Cool it's in fifths!! Very nice!!! This guy is too good to be true. He has the knowledge and technical skill of players 30 - 40 yrs his senior. I don't know how he found the time to transcribe all these artists!!

[@rabbitonarock9060]

Someone needs to show this to Guthrie.

[@thiagocustodio8177]

Dude, this is one of the best versions of Govan I've ever seen. You're amazing!

[@Io-Io-Io]

THE best 😎

[@jarredharvey1]

I love this thread...Matteo really is The Evolutionary Personification of Mankinds musical ability.... He clearly has numerous familiar influences....but his ability is unmatched.... There is NO ONE LIKE HIM

[@puyadeath]

lol Man you are from another planet, excellent tone and beautiful interpretation, you will be an important guitar player, im more than sure, greets from Colombia

[@torque300]

Cosa vorrebbe dimostrare questo giovine, che la pennata alternata è superata? Forse sì.

[@TheAngelovenuto]

Matteo was under the wing of his Dad Vincenzo Mancuso a good friend of mine , and always played with his fingers , from jazz to rock

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

Questo ragazzo fa sembrare chitarristi professionisti, certamente bravissimi, dei maestri da decenni in pista, degli onesti mestieranti. Unisce tecnica e gusto, cultura e musicalità, sentimento e innovazione in modo inedito. Non basta essere figli d'arte, amico mio. Devi essere baciato da Dio, o chi per lui, per suonare così

[@matteobertani9447]

@@consulentecomunicazionestr3072 E noi abbiamo la fortuna di potercelo gustare questo talento grazie a Dio (o chi per lui). Meno male che c'è gente come Matteo ancora in giro e non come... vabbè...ci siamo capiti, vero?

[@RobertRasimus]

I Wonder if guthrie has seen this, i think he would appreciate this. Awesome Job dude, simply awesome

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

Questo ragazzo fa sembrare chitarristi professionisti, certamente bravissimi, dei maestri da decenni in pista, degli onesti mestieranti. Unisce tecnica e gusto, cultura e musicalità, sentimento e innovazione in modo inedito

[@salabb]

Guthrie ti ha chiesto l'autografo al Palab?

[@janti1455]

You must think picks are expensive, right ?! 😁😆😆😊😁

[@soundtreks]

Matteo’s playing is amazing. Balancing exquisite phrasing with technical proficiency

[@orlandogustar1717]

Melodic Shredding invented by Matteo Mancuso!! ...ill be contented when i die now that i know somebody from this planet could play like that

[@morbidmanmusic]

sorry, Allan Holdsworth did that already

[@77news97]

Matteo is now one of my all time fave guitarists. This is just beyond amazing.

[@arosalesmusic]

He needs to work on his own voice though, we know he has the chops, but if I hear Frank Gambale I know it´s him without knowing a song, Pat metheny, Scott Henderson, Allan Holdsworth.

[@maqam_guitar]

Such beautiful lines. You brought the same energy that Guthrie did but made it your own.

[@unitedwallsystem2941]

Best electric guitarist on the planet!!!!! I've been playing 55 yrs - all genre's& know all the other greats, Mclaughlin, Eddie V, Shawn Lane, & many many more & this young man can play any genre & style on electric, that I have seen & I see & have seen a whole lot.

[@stephanvogt8038]

Best was Lenny Breau.

[@masterrobyroby5724]

Sto andando a vendere la chitarra, con un secchio di plettri, il libro di massimo varini lo userò per accendere il camino

[@robertospatola777]

😁😁🎶🔥

[@hiksos84]

Minchia Bro, aspetta che porto anche la mia roba, così facciamo un falò più grande... Dopo questo video non suonerò mai più 😎😎😎😆😉👍

[@Sapere-Aude777]

you re not human bro never seen such skills on guitar in my life, you re the future of guitar

[@shaolin9737]

genius total mastery of guitar first time hearing him, he has to be the most talented guitarist ever

[@skierpage]

↑ another person who hasn't watched many Guthrie Govan performances. Are you seriously claiming this is better than how GG plays it?

[@Yourbankaccount]

​@@skierpage Another person who hasn't watched many jazz, fusion, neo-soul and r&b guitarists

[@CarloCarollo-x7j]

Matteo has gone a long way now...but every now and then I come back to this video, because the song is huge in itself and his cover brings it to another level....

[@Thijs-Kuiken]

it's incredible...(!!) just binge-watched a lot of his videos... incredible.. yet.. after a while I wish he would draw out of line so to say.. something that would yield a surprise for himself to begin with.. because he NEVER sounds like he surprises himself... and that prevents me from connecting to his playing on an emotional level. I am however - like anyone who hears him I guess - amazed at his ability and versatility (!). I don't know him but he sounds like a likeable guy.. and judging his playing, I think he has a very even temperament... never getting out of balance quickly.. throwing a tantrum.. instead; always thinking rationally, logically and in terms of efficiency. Nothing wrong with that of course (!) but being direct and matter of fact can have the drawback of being less compelling or imaginative when telling a story. I hear parts of what I believe to be his personality, shining through in his playing; amazing as his technical facility - and required affinity with different styles - is, in his playing, a lot of the notes (if not all) sound evenly weighed in terms of intensity, coloration, dynamic shading etc.. becoming somewhat monochrome sounding... so what I'm hearing is "just" an incredible mastery of well organized notes that fit a particular piece ... played in virtuosic ways... but to me the end result sounds a lot of the times like the predictable outcome of a rigorous practicing schedule rather than the kind of inspiration that could generate (with me anyway) a deeper emotional reaction to, or appreciation for, his playing. Guys like Hendrix, Van Halen... but also guys like de Lucia.. Raphael Rabello.. Pat Metheny, Scott Henderson.. just to name a few... they were/are all searching while playing.. and roaming the ground of inspired playing where knowledge and technique (some more than others) were simply means to an end. Either way, this kid is obviously gifted and as a music lover and guitar enthusiast I'm looking very very much forward to hearing what he comes up with and how he develops himself musically. Bla bla bla.. . jeezz.. sorry for the unnecessarily long text 🤪

[@ArthurTabbal]

Wow, I always loved this song and Guthrie's playing... And I can tell Matteo, you have that same vibe in your playing! Amazing performance, amazing solo - I see what you did there, started on Guthrie's solo and then went to heaven on your own Congrats!

[@Io-Io-Io]

He's number 1. Hands down

[@MindsetMastery75]

Omfg! This amazes the hell out of me. I never saw a guitarist alternate pick with their fingers at that speed before. And so freaking clean! Amazing dude.

[@phintze]

This guy is one of the best guitarists on the planet. Incredible technique.

[@Io-Io-Io]

THE best

[@delphi7691]

This is above a galaxy beyond an infinity of galaxies.

[@chumleyshaver7942]

wonder if Guthrie himself could repeat same performance note for note as perfectly

[@TomdeSabla]

WTF? Ok, now this is just off the freaking chain. Man this guy is taking it to not just the next level, but like...levels beyond that!

[@bestever5511]

This sucks!!! I now have to burn my guitar in a sacrificial ceremony to this guy! Damn it to Hell!!!

[@matiashermosillamusico]

119 negativos ?'?? pero que sordos esos 119 , eres genial Matteo bravo

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Jesus Christ dude, save some for the rest of us. Absolutely staggering. ❤

[@ClaudioPietronikOfficial]

Sei un fenomeno!!

[@MatteoMancusoofficial]

Grazie Claudio!

[@m.e.1297]

You just melted my face. Incredible musicianship. WOW!

[@marcelomeligeni5041]

Impresionante ,tenes un gran manejo del tapping y de escalas hiperbalicas con una digitaciòn muy limpia y precisa,te felicito,segui asi gran video,sos un virtuoso subi mas videos,genio,saludos desde Argentina.

[@magne14527]

youve got to be kidding me... this is insane!!

[@paulprice6330]

Watches the video throws the pick...

[@blahblahoink]

Matteo is the best.

[@MrAmj08]

Three minutes ago I was a Clapton fan... 😂😂🤣

[@crieverytim]

nuts he's plucking all those notes - very little legato

[@TORTYRUCKELSDADDY10]

We could be looking at the greatest technical guitarist ever. He's just transcended right hand technique completely. I can't think of anyone else who has done this. Gambale, Holdsworth, Malmsteen, Eric Johnson....seriously, this young dude just tears them all apart. If I was him, I'd be walking around wearing a goddamn cape.

[@carlostrujillo6543]

Mirko Ruckels but also matters how good to create his own music is? Thats what could take him to glory

[@TORTYRUCKELSDADDY10]

Carlos Trujillo I'm talking from a purely technical perspective. Not from a songwriting perpective. the guitar guys don't even rate for me in that regard, as harsh as that sounds.

[@fezzes428]

Mirko Ruckels bass players have been doing that forever lol, his technique is a mix between bass and guitar fingerstyle, not unique but rare

[@TORTYRUCKELSDADDY10]

I Wear A Fez Now yes, I'm aware that he's using bass technique. lol. yet no-one does it like he does. bass players included. He's technically better than anyone (regarding his right hand) I can think of. pattituci, pastorius, sheehan, hamm, you name it.

[@engendex7721]

Tosin abasi uses complicated hand pickings.

[@ChrisM541]

This is Guthrie playing this in an identical set-up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6qzdpitlsafn80 --> PLEASE tell me, after 5 seconds of Guthrie, you can INSTANTLY spot what's sadly lacking in Matteo's playing (as astounding as it most certainly is)...?? Playing 'fingerstyle', particularly on a heavily distorted lead tone, as here, WILL remove so much dynamics available from the sound.

[@TombRunner1990]

Been a Govan fan most my life and found this performance emotional in a good way. This song is one of my all time favs. This definitely put a smile on my face ❤

[@Io-Io-Io]

This PIECE

[@TombRunner1990]

@@Io-Io-Io yeah love how Matteo does this piece

[@lawrencet83]

For the longest time I've been saying that Matteo plays as good as Guthrie, only to come across this video. And to say that he's as good as Guthrie is an incredible comparison, because he is!

[@th6674]

What a masterful solo! Tasteful notes and great control of dynamics, u got me rocking maaaan!

[@MatteoMancusoofficial]

Thank you!

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

Non mi piace fare paragoni, ma qui si parla del grande Guthrie Govan. Non lo conoscevo, come non conoscevo Matteo fino a 3 settimane fa. Ho ascoltato diverse cose di entrambi. La mia modesta opinione è che Matteo sia nettamente migliore, per i miei gusti naturalmente. Suono, tecnica, fraseggio, varietà di stili, pulizia, scelte melodico armoniche, tocco. Per me vince in tutto. Mi fa saltare sulla sedia, e con Gowan sinceramente non è successo. In più, ciliegina sulla torta, lui ha quella straordinaria e innovativa tecnica della mano destra, che ne fa un unicum a livello mondiale. A 23 anni, direi che può bastare per prevedere un luminoso futuro dopo l'eccezionale presente...sono opinioni personali , ovvio

[@scoob1369]

how can ppl thumbs down this ?!? loved the impov too very Eric Johnson

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

my thoughts exactly

[@justamessenger86]

No matter how good someone is at something haters come to discourage them. This kid is phenomenal. Deserves the thumbs up

[@smoothcriminal7232]

This guy is literally sweep-plucking notes

[@fabiozucconi7068]

Almost better than Govan's version! Such a wonderful vibe and sound! Congrats, you really are something O_O

[@SamuelKlaver]

Como pode alguém dar deslike num vídeo desses??? só pode ser inveja! Top

[@davidlungu446]

I think matteo doesn't exist.i think he is a hologram creation meant to mess with my mind.how come I've never seen him at the supermarket buying bread and milk like Mr rathurfold and my old english teacher Mrs ostergard.

[@petruki]

Dang, I'm shocked.. this is absolutely amazing. Such a superb performance, clean, precise and musical. Really good job, hope to see more videos like this.

[@MoxieCom]

the fluidity and musicality of this playing is absolutely amazing...

[@okolekahuna3862]

I can't get enough of watching and listening to this kid. What a joy to watch a prodigy. Every single video of Matteo makes me smile.

[@michaelnotes8707]

He is not a kid. Matteo is an elder!

[@stickyoctopus858]

Any chance you could do waves? There aren't any truly good covers, and yours would be the best.

[@enricovai57]

Only a pure class genius as Guthrie could make such a beautiful piece .But the cover by Matteo is something of extraordinary . The second part especially is better than original if you consider the choice of notes.

[@jerameelaclan3205]

It's morethan beutiful than original The clarity of the notes And smooth finger speed than guthrie I THINK MATHEW IS THE ORIGINAL GUTHRIE IS THE COVER ONE ✌✌✌😂😂😂😂

[@shemueltannak4799]

MATTEO IS UNBELIEVABLE! GENIUS!👏👏👏

[@georgedez3474]

At last a real virtuoso no jive shit! Keep going kid dont stop!! Love. We love it!! Im gonna be the only grown man with poster of kid on my wall!!

[@jarredharvey1]

True story❤....Real Virtuoso....NO JIVE SHIT😊

[@GeorgeMilkasIgore]

Jesus man...... I practice at least 5 hours per day.... How much do you need.... I assume 13 or something... I feel locked in place when I watch your videos and I love your playing style!!!!

[@plumpistrumpi]

Talent. You can train 20 hours a day, but if you don't have exceptional innate qualities (coordination, muscle memory, focus, etc.) you will never reach this level no matter how hard you try.