Guthrie Govan - from McJob to Maestro

[@stevebanning902]

I am 100% convinced that guthrie is the greatest guitarist of all time. It's insane the amount of music he would have had to listen to and absorb, and the amount of practice he would have to do in order to play the things he does at the proficiency he does. Hundreds of thousands of hours of listening.. absorbing and practicing.. at minimum. And then to have the physical dexterity to actually output all that knowledge is mind blowing.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Agreed 100%! He's literally a master of all trades when it comes to genres. Everything from metal to fusion to country to gypsy jazz, and he plays like the absolute best of each genre. He's lived and breathed music since he was three - and what's funny is that he thought everybody else was that way too. So when he got in school he was pretty surprised to realize that most people were not musicians lol.

[@skierpage]

*electric guitarist. He's very special.

[@stevebanning902]

I would wager he could slap most acoustic players as well. @@skierpage

[@skierpage]

@@stevebanning902 sure, most, but not e.g. the players on "Friday Night in San Francisco" (Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, and Paco de Lucía). Steve Howe of Yes plays electric, acoustic fingerstyle, classical, flamenco, lute, pedal steel, ... He won Guitar Player's annual readers' poll for 'best overall guitarist' five years in a row, won a bunch of other polls in the 1970s, then was largely erased from public consciousness by punk. I think GG's better, but he's not a "master of all trades" the way Steve Howe is.

[@Tarnished2023]

He could probably listen to any track at least once and play it back with 90% accuracy.

[@jonathanabudi9591]

After seeing the Aristocrats live I will never feel as excited about a show, I have witnessed the best guitarist in front of my eyes and ears

[@guitarmeetsscience]

They are so amazing live - and I agree with you. When I saw them in Arizona I planted myself right where Guthrie stands and did not move. All three of them put on one hell of a show!

[@mauricio-poppe]

Im looking forward to watching them live and to feel the same!

[@pasyensyatv9092]

knowing that he is mostly self taught is what blows me away! a one in a million talent

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

nice try. -one in a million- one in 8 billion talent. there, fixed it for you.

[@stevesalt9005]

If that were true there would be 67 people that good in the UK alone. Man takes it to the next level. At least one in a hundred million. Maybe even one in a billion.

[@guacamole7496]

He's the absolute GOAT, great educator and such a likable guy. I don't know anyone who doesn't love him

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Spot on! All people have to do is hear him talk for about a minute and realize just how hilarious he is, with the extraordinary talent to back it up.

[@Septicshites]

yeah i only like dave mustaine and guthrie . everyone else can stuff it

[@skierpage]

You must be new to this KZbin thing 😉. Plenty of people don't like his tone and blizzard of notes, and claim he lacks "feel" and "soul." And he's only recorded one (great) full album!

[@ModernConversations]

I also like masayoshi takanaka ​@@Septicshites

[@itsirrelevant4565]

@@ModernConversationshe is a great example of a virtuoso who composes well with other musicians like Frank Zappa, Santana, or Beethoven. Or even Stevie wonder

[@el_super_mi8155]

I saw the aristocrats live yesterday and my mind was blown away… he’s the greatest guitarrist of all time. When the show ended, I was chilling outside the venue and then I saw him… I asked him for a picture and we chatted a little, he’s a great super chill dude and I respect and love him so much.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Dude that is awesome! And I know that it had to be a phenomenal show because I saw them right before the pandemic hit and they were incredible. But you got to meet him - quadruple bonus right there. 🤘🤘

[@Kenji.1ChessPiece]

G.O.A.T.hrie! Nuff said!❤‍🔥💯🎸

[@Sixn3R]

The fact that he literally went from nothing to something proves that literally the amount of time and effort you put into what you love is a very rewarding outcome I first heard this man last year wish I knew for years and he’s amazing !!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

You nailed it perfectly. That was the thing that took me back so much when I got into what Guthrie was doing. He came up the hard way - but is actually so gifted in many areas.

[@mladenmladenovic19]

I've been consuming Guthrie content for years and still haven't known his story in this amount of detail. Great and interesting video, wonderfully made!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you! It's comments like yours that make it all worth it. As a fellow Guthrie fan I was hoping to be able to pull together all the cool little factoids that are out there about him into one cohesive story. Hopefully people who are just getting to know who he is realize not only what a great player he is but also just an all-around cool dude. Your kind words are encouraging and truly appreciated! I'm really glad you liked it. 🙏

[@mladenmladenovic19]

@@guitarmeetsscience Well you fully achieved your goal man! Im glad yt recommended did its thing 😄 subbed!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much!! Always glad to meet a fellow Guthrie fan 🤘🤘

[@rhythmikal]

I went to ACM in 1998/1999… Mike sturgis, and Pete Riley were my drum teachers, and I used to watch Guthrie sitting there shredding during breaks.. he was so amazing, and humble.. they were amazing days. I wish I could go back again ❤️

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That had to be a pretty damn awesome experience!

[@rhythmikal]

@@guitarmeetsscience it really was. Wish I could go back… great days

[@JacarandaMusic]

That’s a great summary and no you can’t get everything in. I’d add that a very important aspect was his solos over jamtrackcentral tracks which attracted millions of views quite early in KZbin’s history, and of course highlighted his versatility. His contributions to Guitar Techniques magazine were a always a cut above. Compared to many consummate artists he is almost too down to earth and modest. But I think you’ll find he didn’t teach at any universities, though colleges may have had university affiliations.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

You cover some good points - and thanks for the correction as well as far as universities are concerned. To me he's the most interesting player out there today, not just in terms of music but also his approach, mindset, and level of humility. I really do appreciate the feedback - always great to meet a fellow Guthrie fan!

[@patheticdrop-9895]

I've seen the Aristrocrats in 2019 and it blew my mind. The level of perfection they perform live can not be overstated, while still seeming so playful and effortless. Awesome video man, it was great to see the path Guthrie took.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That is awesome! You saw them around the same time as when I went and saw them. They were lean and mean on stage. Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad to see people like yourself getting enjoyment out of this. It was such a blast covering Guthrie as well as the aristocrats. Much much appreciated 🙏

[@just_jarman]

"Regret #9" is a perfect solo. Iconic in almost every way.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

It really is - Guthrie could lay it down!

[@mtus647]

Thanks a lot for making this video. I've been a huge Guthrie Govan fan for quite some time, and I preach his music to everyone around me, but I didn't know most of what's been displayed in your video. Guthrie is definitely a beast of its own kind

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much! Always great to meet a fellow Guthrie fan. He definitely has quite the story! Much appreciated 🙏

[@FYMASMD]

Shawn Lane… Yeah, he was incredible.👍

[@guitarmeetsscience]

He definitely was - props to Guthrie for actually transcribing him or even trying to do it. That's one hell of an undertaking!

[@polymathing]

In my opinion The Greatest.

[@JappaKneads]

Regret #9 is one of the SWWEEETEST guitar pieces ever... No questions!!...

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh yeah!!!!

[@Torresmo420]

man listen to the solo of Sweet water from Byan Beller's Scenes from the flood, ill not regret !

[@LaurenceBotha]

Guthrie's lessons in Guitar Techniques were my first ever lessons. He has been a guitar hero of mine since the 90s. Long before I ever heard his own music . Now I have all his music

[@guitarmeetsscience]

How cool is that that you got introduced to him through his teaching materials! I only discovered the creative guitar techniques later on after I had been into his playing for a while. Those books to me are the quintessential instructional materials for any guitar player. Full of great stuff!

[@LaurenceBotha]

I remember sitting alone in the forest for hours, with his lessons and a Walkman, so I could hear the tracks that accompanied the magazines. He is still my number 1 guitarist ever. But learning about him at any time is a blessing. I was just fortunate to get it sooner

[@theashleft]

When I see a Guthrie related content, I support them immediately. I am a simple man. Great job! This is the first documentary type video i’ve seen. It always interviews that i get to know more about him.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much! You are obviously a full-blown Guthrie fan just as I am. I probably watched everything he had out on KZbin multiple times in one way shape or form. He gives great interviews - and that's kind of what inspired doing this, it's just to have something there that people can go and really hopefully get some kind of introduction to him. More people need to know about the guy he's just amazing. Thank you so much for watching and I'm really glad you dug it! 🙏🙏

[@Nygle123]

Thanks for this video. This has some of the best information about my favorite player I've come across. I'd love to see more coverage on Guthrie and The Aristocrats! Great Job!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thanks so much - always great to meet a fellow Guthrie and Aristocrats fan! I'm really glad you liked it 🙏

[@GeorgeThorogood83]

Great video! I caught up with Guthrie a few days ago at a gig in Chelmsford, he was my old teacher at ACM. FYI the sax player in The Fellowship is called Zak Barrett

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Ah thank you for the correction! The sax player is a beast. Very cool that you know him. I'm honored to be that much closer in 6° of separation. On my Shawn Lane video so many people came into the comment section who knew him, including one guy who was his best friend throughout his entire life. It's crazy doing these things because I'm running into folks like you who actually have a brush with the subjects I'm covering. It makes doing this all worth it. Thanks so much for your comment, nice meeting you man!

[@filipvelkov6829]

I missed the Chelmsford gig Guthrie did a week ago 😭 Spoke to him back in September at a gig in Dartford, I think he is playing in Woking next month!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Sorry you missed the gig - but that's pretty awesome that you were able to catch up with him!

[@filipvelkov6829]

Yea there are some vids up on my channel from that gig if you wanna check them out @@guitarmeetsscience

[@taskmaster5437]

You covered just about everything I knew about the dude and made me learn more about his humble beginnings. Great video.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much - I'm really glad that it was able to shed a bit of light on his story. I know there are a lot of interviews etc, and I have followed Guthrie very closely over the years. I'm really glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@elihyland4781]

His brother just HAPPPPENSS to be a world class bassist… I didn’t know about his brother.. that’s insane

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh yeah - Seth just kind of hangs out in the background, keeps a very low profile. But any of those fellowship videos feature him playing and he also played on erotic cakes along with their drummer Pete Riley. It's kind of wild that this rhythm section that is in such a good jazz funk band can also turn around and kick out some of the hard rock stuff that is on his album.

[@DarthPew]

This is legit the best documentary on Govan that I never knew I wanted OR needed. Now I need one for Chad Smith‘s Bombastic Meatbats! Subscribed!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That is a huge compliment Darth! Lol I'm in line for one of those meat bats as well haha. Much much appreciated 🙏

[@MarkLambertMusic]

I remember back when videos of Guthrie playing at clinics first became popular on KZbin. At the time Guthrie asked people not to upload videos, because he feared it would keep people from coming to his clinics. That's the only time I would say Guthrie was flat-out wrong about something. Who would forego attending a Guthrie clinic just because they saw a video on YT? No one, of course-just the opposite, as it was terrific advertising. Those early "OMFG check out this guy!" videos are the reason Guthrie attained the level of success he enjoys today.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Very cool! I know the aristocrats were adamant about not capturing stuff on the phone during their shows - not to be jerks, but for one thing they wanted people to experience the entire show in live form, and two they wanted to make sure that what was being put out was of the highest quality. I think Guthrie probably was somewhat of that mindset as well with his clinics. Thankfully they made their way onto KZbin and the rest was history!

[@zz-.-]

Great video thanks for making it. Would love to hear more of him playing in between the commentary. Enjoyed it! 🤙

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thanks so much! That is some good feedback. I tried to sprinkle around as much as I could - obviously when you include clips, some of them could be recipe for trouble with copyright and all that other stuff so I try to do the balance between using them sparingly versus overdoing them. You go to upload a half hour video and it takes like an hour and a half and then another 20 to 30 minutes for them to check if there's anything copywritten in it, and if they find a clip that has it you have to go chop it out re-upload it again watch rinse repeat until it doesn't get any claims. That's probably why you see a lot of us KZbinrs not using way too many clips. Nevertheless I appreciate your encouraging words! I will definitely try to balance them out a bit more based on that advice. I'm just starting out in this genre.

[@brooksm3552]

Saw them recently in Mill Valley on the Duck tour. Small club and we were at the stage edge. All three were amazing musicians and having a lot of fun. Probably one of the top 3 performances I've seen in my life. And I've seen a lot. And the band stuck around for beers.afterwards. We need more guys!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That is awesome! There in my tops too for live performances that I've seen. All three of them get up there - and they make it so darn fun! I like how they always get the crowd involved, they play really intense music - and at the same time sprinkle in the right amount of humor and showmanship. One of the best bands around today!

[@noncompulsoryl]

Thankfully, there are a lot of amazing guitarists out there, but none of them manage to instantly put a smile on my face the way that listening to GG does. The Aristocrats are easily my favourite Trio ever.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Exactly - they put out such a good vibe. It's not a bunch of showing off or anything it's just simply them playing so naturally together and getting a kick out of every moment. They are amazing live - one of the best shows I've ever been to.

[@brenofig]

Really great amount of information about his tlife in this video! Thanks you guys from the channel, greetings from Brazil!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thanks so much! Hugs from the US 🤘🤘

[@lucasrijana5625]

No other guitarist combines all the things that make us recognize genius completely out of the box. Yes, abasi and mancuso and others have innovated in their own unique ways, but guthrie just does it all, to the best extent, especially improvisation

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Very well said - he's got the lock on improv like nobody's business!

[@cliffirddelbridge2810]

Julian Lage

[@lukazka]

​@@cliffirddelbridge2810ok, I mean rock guitarists. Of course jazz guitarists are great improvisers

[@kevincasals2008]

Im so greatful he came up with those books😭 it helped me alot

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Aren't they great! Going from mindset to pure technique, I've never seen any other guitar books really cover it like that.... He brought the whole package. Those are priceless!

[@EVEROSFP1]

I first learned of him when I noticed him as a subscriber in Guitar Techniques. Later on KZbin, and finally, I had the pleasure to meet him personally on a gig he gave here next to my neighborhood here in Athens. Great player, super nice guy.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

You did a lot of cool stuff in that magazine, I wish Guthrie were a regular columnist for it because I would be fully subscribed if that were the case even though it's kind of expensive over here in the States. He still writes a column every so often and I had actually picked up a copy with him on the cover doing one about country bends. I was floored so I subscribed. Then I didn't see Guthrie in there for a while haha but I'll keep out an eye for any issues. That is really cool that you got to meet him! That must have been a great show too! Thank you for sharing that.

[@wiebenijenhuis1825]

The reason why Guthrie is, in my opinion the best guitarplayer if not musician of all time is because of insane improvisational skill. He improvises at levels some wish to compose

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That's a quote right there - he improvises at levels some wish to compose. Spot on!

[@willbarbero]

top video.. so informative! I didn't know most of the stuff... Thank you!!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you Will I really appreciate it! 🙏🙏

[@marca7434]

I 1st saw Beller in Chicago '93/4 with Dweezal & Amet's 1st tour. He was incredible and held the whole band together. 🎵

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh I can imagine! Brian Beller has such a freaking groove on that bass. His work with Mike Keanelly especially on that live cut "my dilemma".... Just amazing. I saw The aristocrats, and the way Brian handled the crowd was just amazing as well. Total showman all the way!

[@ZeeCH_Music]

Saw him on youtube years ago and it was so goooood. I like his playing!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

People didn't know what to make of them - the guy is from another planet in a lot of ways. Just a monster player!

[@BestMusicToolsOfficial]

Oustanding video! you did an amazing research, in my opinion he is the best guitarist in the world...

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thanks so much man! Guthrie is definitely my favorite living guitarist.

[@vladpadowicz5946]

I can't believe that I hadn't heard of Guthrie until I was watching a Rick Beato video with the Matteos .... I'm so glad Rick mentioned him and really appreciate this biographical video, Thanks so much for making it 🙏 Now to immerse myself in Guthrie for the next few months 😁🤘😎

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much. Trust me, I do believe the immersion is going to last longer than a few months if you're anything like me haha. There is so much to dig into. Guthrie is like 10 people in one body. From all the crazy variation in the groups that he plays in to of course literally mastering multiple genres, it is mind-boggling. Always glad to meet a fellow Guthrie fan!! 🤘😎🤘

[@vladpadowicz5946]

@@guitarmeetsscience You're absolutely right, and it's exactly what I thought immediately after I hit the send arrow 🤣

[@TheBestbackingtracks]

I was ACM Guildford during 2001 when Guthrie taught. Our lesson with him was 'Session styles"

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Very cool - that must have been a great experience!

[@MrTears03]

I remember when Guthrie worked for the magazine Guitar Techniques and even back then I always hoped he would get a platform to show his talent. I’m glad he has now because I’ve always believed he’s the best.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That's awesome you discovered him so early. He still sets the standard for guitar

[@MrTears03]

@@guitarmeetsscience agreed man

[@robertclarkguitar]

Excellent video of a greats life. Thank you.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you Robert stay cool my friend 🤘🤘

[@eigengrau1]

Thank you for the Video! Guthtrie is one of the GOATs and also one of my all time favorite string benders

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you! Guthrie has some string bending exercises where you basically play the whole scale by playing one note, bending up to the next, been playing that note bending up to the next and so forth. It is brutal - but a great way to learn how he actually bends. He can make that guitar sing!

[@Johnny-oy9fh]

Greatest guitarist around these days....watch listen n learn...😎🎸👍

[@guitarmeetsscience]

You got that right Johnny 🤘🤘

[@johnnysix7162]

I don't really listen to Guthrie but he's an absolutely INSANE guitar player. Skill way beyond the comprehension of 99% of guitar players, including myself.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you! I wouldn't say his music is for everybody that is for sure. However if you happen to not be familiar, I would recommend any of his work with the fellowship. That to me is the most universal stuff he's done. Thanks for your comment Johnny!

[@artistlovepeace]

Thanks for producing and sharing.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🙏 Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@greblus]

Guthrie and Marco are the coolest cats I know. They always cheer me up, doesn't matter how depressed I am.

[@nikeshsinha3418]

Always have been his fan.... Thank you for this video❤

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much! It's always great to meet a fellow Guthrie fan! 🤘😎🤘

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

What a beautiful explanation and telling all in detail in a step-by-step structured way . Appreciate your good work 👍 You owned a new subscriber 🙏

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you Ramesh - I really appreciate your kind words, glad to have you in the family 🙏

[@SaltyYugi]

Great Video! I'm definitely a Guthrie Govan fan now

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh that is awesome! Well thank you so much - I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

[@6deste]

Fantastic presentation, really well done. Long live Mr Govan.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🙏 thank you so much! Always great to meet a fellow GG fan 🤘😎🤘

[@HC_GUITAR]

Guthrie is the best player in the world imo! He can play so many styles effortlessly and he is the only guy that plays passages that i have no clue how he just played it lol His parents are both scottish and come from just up the road from me to ha! Btw my fav Erotic Cakes song is "Uncle Skunk" Great upload Jimmy 👌👏🤘

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Hey my Scottish brother Hugh! Guthrie definitely is the baddest mofo alive on the ax. Uncle skunk is such a great pic - main line reminds me of touching tongues by Steve Vai, but Guthrie takes a to a whole new level. That's right Scottish is in the blood - all of you Scots know how to play some serious guitar! Hi-5 brother always good to see you!

[@HC_GUITAR]

@@guitarmeetsscience Rock on brother! keep being awesome!!!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

@@HC_GUITAR you too brother!! Keep inspiring with that guitar - your a beast of a player🤘😎🤘

[@marca7434]

Really great video about a truly, monster player. Exceptionally inspirational. 🎵

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🙏

[@joshchristian8598]

This was great ...thank you so much for your hard work. Represents these wonderful artists in the way only a true lover of the art could

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Brother that is such a huge compliment - thank you so much man 🙏

[@joshchristian8598]

@@guitarmeetsscience thank you again it was really wonderful

[@SashaGarcia]

He is not my favorite guitarist, but he IS the best, alive. Does that make sense?

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Totally 100% makes sense! 🤘🤘

[@gitarmats]

Good video. He really has done so many things at such a high level. I remember it was the JTC videos that introduced me to him and it was hard to believe that such a guitar player could exist.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thanks so much - Yes his work on those JTC videos - I liken it to basically being like other albums that he has put out. There's that one track he did that sounded like hey 19 from steely Dan, as well as the Gypsy jazz track and jet black. Lots of killer tracks he is done for them.

[@billreppas]

An amazing man and musician. One the best guitarist out there even though i don't really like jazz i love his phrasing. So difficult for musicians to survive. Respect to every musician out there trying. I wish all the best to everyone.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That's what's so cool about Guthrie is that he's taking that jazz phrasing and putting it into other forms of music. So even non-Jazz fans can appreciate what he's doing.

[@klausboop]

This is a really wonderful video, thanks for making this!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Hey Mike - thanks so much!!! 🙏

[@JACKSONPRYORBENNETT]

this video was so good I subscribed

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Jackson that makes my day! Thank you so much and I'm really glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@JACKSONPRYORBENNETT]

@@guitarmeetsscience glad to make your day, um..*yourname* lol I always want to know why people subscribe to me and from where so I try to make a point of telling other creators when I do it, I figure everyone probably wants to know!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

@JACKSONPRYORBENNETT I have faith that your channel will eventually become big enough that you will not have time to worry about that lol. Stay strong and stay rocking!

[@JACKSONPRYORBENNETT]

@@guitarmeetsscience That's a good point, thanks! I'll get there lol

[@guitarmeetsscience]

@JACKSONPRYORBENNETT I have no doubt! 🤘🤘

[@JustSomeGuy496]

I didn't know that fact about Ner Ner's main melody haha. I can't unhear it now. For real, Erotic Cakes is a fantastic album. I usually don't vibe with guitar virtuoso music, but Guthrie is always the exception.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh yeah! I didn't realize that either until I came across the video he did in South Korea "DVD Completo". I never knew that as Ner' NER, as a kid we said nah nah... But he totally transformed the melody and as a result the song is awesome. His slide work at the end of that one too is total rare form. He's a virtuoso but his music is more universal because he has mastered so many genres.

[@bowling0107]

Dude I love this video. Absolutely in love with Guthrie. I am definitely going to check out some of this other. Music

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thanks so much! There is a ton of great stuff of his out there. He is such a blast to listen to!

[@gjtube37]

This was excellent! Thank you!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like this one, and I really do appreciate the kind words!

[@evansgate]

so long as he's alive he's the best guitar player walking

[@guitarmeetsscience]

@@evansgate absolutely right! Nails every style - all with soul!

[@thecancelledclub665]

That performance with Dizzee rascal is what exposed me to Guthrie Govan. It seemed so out of place but just left me super curious and who he was and WHY was he so good. Then i listened to Fives and I was blown away.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That performance was a great introduction! Very cool! So many layers to Guthrie -there's literally something for everybody in his playing. Fives is incredible!

[@JimmyQuango]

Thanks for sharing this clip my friend! What a worldclass artist!! Stunning. I hope you're fine? My best wishes for you 2024 and greetings, Jimmy

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Happy 2024 Jimmy always great to hear from you Hope you're doing well. Doing great here, just trying to keep busy as usual. All the best to you brother

[@viniciusmarcilio3194]

Really cool documentary about Guthrie. Full of cool little facts that I was not aware of. Thank you!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much - your kind words are encouraging! 🙏🙏

[@PokeLaneYT]

Dude this video is so amazing thank you so much for making this!!!!!!!

[@PokeLaneYT]

I am adding this now to tell you that this video will get millions of views it is that good!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🙏🙏 haha well I don't know about that but at least if people are watching that's all I can ask for. Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@JamesFordMusic]

Completely agree with Zal, very underrated !!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

I only found Zal after digging into some of Guthrie's interviews - also Scott Mishoe... Guthrie would bring him up a lot - so I went and checked him out and man - he's kind of like Buckethead meets Sean Lane with some Guthrie thrown in there. Guthrie was also influenced by him as well.

[@JamesFordMusic]

@@guitarmeetsscience I first discovered him in the Alex Harvey band, faith healer

[@Jerry-gm6br]

The GOAT...what else could be said?

[@PXR5-PXR5]

Thanx for this duderino 😊

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Haha My pleasure bro! 🤘🤘

[@elmolewis9123]

Great research and presentation.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you kindly 🙏🙏

[@LethalMediaProductions]

The thing about guitar isnt the speed picking style or sweep picking or anything like that. Its all about knowing every mode and scale that works with every cord. Once you know where everything goes THEN you can learn all the techniques to make it faster. Without it we will all be stuck at the level we are.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Definitely helps - knowing what colors you want to paint over a given progression is 90% of the battle. Being able to get around the fretboard without getting tripped up on the notes is very important.

[@josephcalsada7622]

definitely one of the best modern day guitarists to this day

[@guitarmeetsscience]

He is a complete beast on the axe!!!

[@clangsison]

well done, thank you!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@kevincasals2008]

Thank you for making this video

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🙏🙏 Thank you for your kind words, and I really am glad that you enjoyed it. I'm a big GG fan, so anyway to spread the word about this awesome guitarist and awesome person. Much appreciated!

[@joebudi5136]

I live stories of artists that find a way!!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Right on - guthries story is definitely an inspiring one!

[@richardmg9903]

Guthrie will go down as one of the greatest of all time….its just a matter of time

[@kenroy916]

That time has been here for a looong while!

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Seeing as Rolling Stone totally neglected to mention Alan Holdsworth in their "250 greatest guitarists" list, it is apparent to me that there is no justice in the mainstream conscience.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

@C_Melvyn_James Amen!!!!

[@VeeDubR32]

I'm going to see the aristocrats on February 17th. Cannot wait to see Guthrie in person is going to be amazing.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh man if you haven't seen them you were in for a treat! I saw them in Mesa Arizona before the pandemic hit - got there early and planted myself right at the front of the stage where Guthrie was at, sat through a pretty good opening act, and then boom. All three of those guys are so damn entertaining. Afterwards - if you get a chance please pop on by and let me know how it went! I hope to catch them again whenever they swing around. Such an awesome show!

[@Walletperson]

legendary

[@biglew1161]

I just recently heard of The Aristocrats. it's a shame that such amazing talent isn't a household name.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

You nailed it - with that band there is something in it for everybody. They have a very high entertainment value, so even for people who may not be into more of the prog style, they put on such a damn good show that it's really hard to resist them.

[@bumblbesss]

Great Job JImmy!!!!!! I think that Jason Becker would be a great one for you to do, and Definitely well Deserved such a sad story.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Hey Bumblbesss!! Thank you kindly man. Talk about one awesome idea - nobody touches Becker when it comes to sheer inspiration. One hell of a kick ass suggestion!!!

[@bentol86]

Amazing guitarist!!!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

One of the best out there!

[@stevehowell231]

What a great story.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much!

[@wesleytrott6397]

Guthrie is a guitar player's guitarist. Mention his name to any top-tier guitarist in the industry (like Steve Vai, John Petrucci, or Tosin Abasi) and they all agree that Guthrie is one of, if not THE best guitarist out there.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Agreed - thing is Guthrie has proven to pretty much be a jack of all trades master of all.... He could pull out a metal lick then a jazz lick then a country lick and so on and all of it is as if he had played only that given genre all his life. Dude is a maniac - but doesn't act like one which is really cool. Thanks for your comment I appreciate it!

[@c-LAW]

As Matteo Mancuso said, Guthrie is special.

[@kenroy916]

That thumbnail is a masterpiece!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Hahaha Thank you so much! I was trying to imagine what it would look like with him working behind the counter since he actually worked at McDonald's. He just doesn't fit lol

[@ricopaxton]

Great video,thx!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you Rico! Much appreciated 🙏

[@insightguitars]

excellent video

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it

[@suspiciousdoge9yand104]

Wow!! I didnt know he did parts of Asia! He toured with the great Steve Howe. 😎

[@guitarandhow]

Love the channel man

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much man - that makes my day!

[@tapeexperiments]

I've enjoyed learning more about GG. One of the things I really like about him is his sense of humor! I'm curious- where did the background (underscore) music come from?

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you - I made it myself with a little delay and a couple random synth sounds. Then I just played randomly around the midi keyboard. Just something to add a little bit of ambience.

[@danielerridge1214]

I think Guthrie Govan is the most versatile and talented guitarist on the face of the planet.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Absolutely agreed!

[@joesatchton212]

I found Guthrie ages ago after reading a comment from my own personal forever fave axeman, Satch. Joe said about Guthrie: "....when I hear Guthrie play, I just have the biggest smile on my face..." Pretty much says it all, from someone as pedigreed as Satriani.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh yeah - Joe satriani is definitely a fan of Guthrie's playing. And vice versa as well, Guthrie got a lot of influence from Joe.There are some really good clips of them up there jamming together.

[@joesatchton212]

Haha, indeed! Satch loves Guthrie's playing so much he went and borrowed Beller and Minneman XD :P @@guitarmeetsscience

[@guitarmeetsscience]

​@@joesatchton212yep.... The dream team!!!

[@jcout25]

15:30 I would argue that his best solo is on Drive Home. It's the most perfect guitar solo I've ever heard. The solo in Regret #9 is friggin awesome though. Even more hilarious because it's full of speed runs, giant wild bends and vibrato, and blues licks...all of which he said Steven didn't want the guitar to sound like.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

I love that solo! On drive home he not only played the guitar he played the amp too! A lot of people aren't familiar with this - but if you search up DVD completo that he had done when he was in South Korea I believe, and you check out the full solo of 'Ner Ner' towards the middle of the video - he went completely so all out and over the top. He made the guitar literally sing with the slide, and just pulled out all of the stops.He was in such rare form on that one, and a lot of it reminds me of the drive home solo - but without the constraints of the studio... If you get a chance to check it out I'd be curious to see what your take on it is. I've copied it and cranked it in the car and every single time my jaw drops when I hear it.

[@tictocbang7443]

That Drive Home solo is unreal.

[@nicolasavezou7345]

Agreed, Drive home is melodic, technical and emotional. The best solo I've ever heard in my life. Ancestral and Regret #9 are second and third !

[@patrickkish6662]

Great bio on a great guy👍

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🙏

[@giovanni21mas]

Guthrie has atleast 4 solos with Steven Wilson that could easily be the best of all time

[@Serfo_]

Personally, I think the best of all is the one he played in Ancestral. Drive home is also good.

[@giovanni21mas]

@@Serfo_ I agree with you, that´s my favorite solo of all time

[@tictocbang7443]

Absolutely. The solo on Drive Home is Picasso level.

[@LlamaTheory]

A fun bit of recent history in the Hans Zimmer band that you didn't mention - the awesome bagpipes you hear in the Dune soundtrack is actually Guthrie.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Oh man - Guthrie can make that guitar sound like literally anything! That is insane! I would have definitely included that in there had I have known. Thank you!

[@LlamaTheory]

@@guitarmeetsscience I don't think it's entirely him, actual bagpipes are used at least in parts. The interview I saw with Zimmer was a little vague there, but the REALLY memorable part when they are exiting the ship is definitely Guthrie.

[@zaxmaxlax]

WHAT????? it was him?????

[@xDoMeRaSx]

Btw at 17:04 his string broke and he manages to continue to that solo with 5 strings using a slider. What a legend.

[@guitarmeetsscience]

That scene really got me - he just ran with it! By the time he did the guitar switch the whole crowd went nuts

[@cathy_clarinet]

This is cool. I always enjoy what you put out 👏🎶

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you Cathy!! Guthrie is my favorite of all of them!! 🤘😎🤘🎸🎸🎸

[@exermorales1969]

insane video!

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🤘🤘 Thank you so much!!

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

the only bum note was when he snapped a string, i am guessing this threw his tuning out so he grabbed the slide so he can iron out the wrong notes before even hitting them, incredible lol, i always say carry on when you break a string and i do too but he is next level lol

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Lol that was a total GOAT move huh? Guthrie was definitely thinking on his feet! Thanks for the comment man! 🙏🙏

[@donkeyadaml.]

Great video. 👍👍👍 Have a nice day. 😉 Greetings. Adam 😎

[@guitarmeetsscience]

🤘😎🤘 stay cool Adam!

[@KenKenn17]

Really liked this video, can you please do a video like this on Bumblefoot?

[@guitarmeetsscience]

Thank you Ken! It's funny you bring him up - he was kind enough to give me some props on a video I did for one of his competitions he had back in 2021. I still have that video up. He's a really nice dude - and his backing track was insane. That ended up on one of his albums. Great idea and great player!