Guthrie Govans cover of Spain by Chick Corea

[@j.lombardo]

Everyone knows Guthrie is amazing. Not just his virtuosity on his instrument. His writing/musicality. My favorite guitarist ever. If you haven't, listen to his solo album Erotic Cakes.

[@1tgiuntac395]

listen to shawn lane

[@zman9811]

1 TGiuntaC came here to say the same

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Jordan Lombardo “Waves” is my jam!

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

1 TGiuntaC I just did and it’ll be the last time. Did nada for me. A bunch of “look how badass I can shred” uninteresting shit. Guthrie shreds with more musicality and feel than anyone I can think of. Stay in your Lane Shawn, you’re not in the realm of double G.

[@gabimeredith1]

@@AntwhaleNearfar yeah exactly, Guthrie is one of the very few shredders who is still musical at those incredible speeds

[@joshmuz9018]

I can't understand how a human can play with such profeciency. Never making a mistake. Just perfect control of all the phrases. It's the right hand accuracy that just amazes me

[@Phoebedumplings]

It is actually mind blowing, literally…

[@guitarreilly]

It's like wanking just let your foreman go with the beat 😅

[@musicafteroldage]

You answered yourself: he is clearly NOT human!

[@sasha42196]

There's a quote of Fur Elise from 1:06 to 1:10

[@ZuoCruz]

2:09 - 2:10 Ironman

[@kantvishi]

Wow....great observation

[@OrSaar]

ZuoCruz YEAH!

[@Larriex97]

Yes!

[@leighduxbury3864]

If you listen carefully at 2:24 you can hear 'spain'

[@Simon-xi8tb]

This guy can teach you how to play a C chord on guitar for sure

[@elfeelfe289]

I know what u mean😄

[@Larriex97]

For suhr

[@solomonking3385]

Ha ha for sure

[@KingKull1971]

Is that all 🤣

[@grewalparminder2003]

I find there are a thousand lessons to be drawn from his demonstrations

[@EricAll4soundsAlbert]

Total Meltdown- Surgical precision- Great Feel - Sweet Tone- Crazy Hair- Thumping rythm section - Dynamic - Innovator - Guitar Guru - Mind-Boggling speed - and a sense of humour - I could listen to this stuff all night! Way to Go GOVAN !!!

[@edvinaberg3381]

14 years later, so unbelievably good

[@Valto4life]

I'm amazed every time. His playing sounds like a machine that was granted a human soul to play the dopest music possible and not be restricted by technique. The speed changes so darn fast but it still sounds so clean, he's a great inspiration.

[@dinfreitas]

C'mon, every single video from Guthrie is mindblowing. Give me a break.

[@cmhardin37]

I'm convinced he's not human

[@3shguitars819]

This. I have never seen him perform poorly

[@classicmartini]

IKR!

[@FernandoGarcia-lf6yh]

fantastic, brilliant, almost RISKY!!! Those notes out of scale... what a pleassure to my ears...

[@FunkyJankets]

LOL that Fur Elise quote at 1:06 😂

[@tasteapiana]

One of the best electric guitarists ever playing a piece by one of the absolute best musicians in history. Awesome.

[@DaveGOfield]

I'm responsible for half of the views of this video XD...

[@giuartista2911]

I'm guilty too!! lol

[@xmandlt]

@@pramodmicelli - The song itself is more amazing.

[@ScHaMyLGuitArt]

I' m responsible of the second half of views

[@whatshendrix]

@@ScHaMyLGuitArt I'm responsible for the third half. Aren't we a responsible bunch!

[@Atreyu_]

@@giuartista2911i’am responsible for the other half!!!

[@davidp158]

Guthrie is scary good, and totally inspiring.

[@MarkJolley-x8i]

Still come back to watch these tone merchants videos all these years later. I was lucky enough to be taught by Guthrie around this era when he was one of the teachers at Brighton Institute of Modern Music. I still firmly believe that in terms of his versatility, he was (or still is) probably one of the best in the world. He had it all: tone, style, creativity, speed, amazing technique, etc.

[@ChickenatorJr]

Love how he drops in Fur Elise and Iron Man randomly Guthrie is a Genius

[@ayko_osu246]

what part

[@ChickenatorJr]

@ayko_osu246 it's in there

[@buzzword-valentino]

@@ayko_osu246 fur elise is 1:06

[@axleblaze123]

Omg it guthrie govan playing spain

[@gabrieleguidoni2867]

simply the best.. still the best .. forever the best.

[@pedfab3878]

amazing performance of Guthrie

[@diego123mora]

How is Guthrie playing guitar and bass at the same time 😮

[@jokum2019]

hehe ... like a tween

[@Espaul]

It's his brother on the bass :)

[@pragyannath]

it's Seth Govan his brother

[@sayanorasonic]

And how is the saxophonist playing drums and sax at the same time?

[@Johnylancaster]

HAHAHAHA

[@Zonkoko]

Simply the best... Feeling & technic. That makes me shiver. GG Rocks!

[@pablopalacioss]

govan OP nerf pls

[@detuneCris]

he's like the absolute hacker in the guitar sim videogame :P

[@MarkLumsley]

From 2:07 to 2:11 there's an Iron Man reference as well as the Beethoven one earlier on. xD

[@Moonmanuelmusic]

Good lord I’ve watched this video countless times over the last few years and never caught the Sabbath reference! Good ear!

[@ym-xf4xh]

The amazing Chick Corea n his compositions, RIP.

[@jayblumetti9590]

@y m; this video is at least 15years ago! Chick Corea and "Return to Forever" originated "Spain" with Al Demeola on electric guitar 🎸. Also a maestro shredder from my hometown.

[@jayblumetti9590]

Spelling check ✔️ ✅️ Dimeola

[@72superlead]

As much as I absolutely love Guthrie in all his amazing wisdom, Frank Gambale really does shine somewhat on this one

[@superninja2202]

Well Frank Gambale is also from another universe sooooo

[@anneonym7346]

Can't compare Frank Gambale with this guitar player.

[@alexjackson8841]

In fairness, Guthrie and frank are on similar levels, just in different styles. Guthrie is rock with a hint of jazz, Frank is jazz with a hint of rock. Franks playing would definitely fit over this better, although in fairness to Guthrie I feel like this was much below his normal standard of playing

[@josemolina959]

Brilliant playing!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@charleskaplan6315]

Great solo! Guthrie is amazing.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Saw him at guitar shows can't take it away from him brilliant and seems like a really nice bloke 👏

[@freddymclain]

This fellow is a terrific player! I'm a fan.

[@anthonyvoneckstein18]

most excellent feel my man Guthrie- great jam! Nice crossovers and tasty variety of flavors! Refreshing version of the 'standard!'

[@siliconterbulance]

He makes so many references to classic songs and gives that hint and then snatches it away toying with the listener!

[@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504]

I find that a bit annoying and silly.

[@user-jv7ir9ez2k]

@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504bros one of the residents of frown town

[@patrickbuckley344]

I was not aware of him, but he is a very talented guitarist- I enjoyed this, and the group as well!

[@jasonoommen]

I hope in the year that's passed since this comment you've come to realise he's possibly the greatest guitarist of all time. good day :)

[@davetothebeard]

Chops galore! Thnx

[@elephantricity]

pure wizardry

[@emanl84]

1:40 heads start exploding for awesomeness

[@lazymoon2392]

landing on the third at the end and shrinks like ''guess we're doing thirds now'' then goes with it casually what a god you are man.

[@josemolina959]

Outstanding!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@pinochioII]

Wooooow!!! GREAT GUITAR PLAYING!!!!! .

[@grupoantano-elsalvador9781]

Robert Fernandez musica catolica

[@Shamukh]

I notice all the negative comments on this video are about how Guthrie isn't cookie cutter enough lol. Boo hoo.

[@ironmainiac1783]

Would love to see the full song. Amazing.

[@dotsrj]

Did anyone catch the fur Elise quote?

[@Yerbeiro]

I love that "For Elise" phrase addaptation! from 1:06 to 1:12

[@ishmaelgeoffrey]

Use a headphone to appreciate the bass more.

[@alexcosta5932]

Phenomenal!

[@sebisman]

When you see a genious like Gutrie Govan Covering a Genious Like Chick Corea, you just feel good XD

[@KenFarnham]

Perfect!

[@LOSDELSURSUR]

wonderful ...

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Imagine how much better he is now...16 years later !

[@prodchronic]

If i got to see guthrie do a jam with chick id probably cry

[@GetOutsideYourself]

I am thoroughly convinced. 100%.

[@areallyreallyreallyreallyr5876]

>Hears version of Spain that is a million times better than I could ever be. >Starts crying and shitting in diaper. >Opens comment box and starts saying it isn't jazz or as good as it in order to make myself feel better.

[@anneonym7346]

Off course it isn't jazz.

[@mulotwo]

Cool ideas, skilful work !

[@kevincasals2008]

Someone said Guthrie misses harmony when playing fast runs in a comment. Well i don't see that happening anywhere 😂

[@anneonym7346]

It will come !

[@charliemitchell295]

Fur Elise quote at 1:07 I love this man

[@wonder6789]

Beautiful axe

[@TheDarkbite]

@beatallica so right! it's probably because hes super varisatile (spelled correctly..?) and he's playing is so fluence and ease with he's superb fingers

[@MrThemortgage]

GG is one of the best I have ever seen...

[@anneonym7346]

Haven't seen so many then...

[@jazzylei143]

The best

[@edvinaberg3381]

ive watched this no less then 100 times

[@KENG18045]

You make the world know that nothing is harder than the effort ourselves.

[@Unumpendium]

Such a beast as usual

[@andrezecheverry]

gran improvisación!!! Guthrie is one of best new age guitar players....

[@whiskystefan1978]

who is the drummer? amazing musicality and chops!

[@cnarro890]

Peter Riley

[@RaymanXXL]

who else noticed that guthrie is AMAZING ?!?

[@Ludekuize]

Wow...

[@hainguyen-kk8pf]

What are the chord that guthrie played at 0:02

[@dood587]

👌 Pffiiuuu !!!! 👍

[@ctimur]

Ahaha some " Für Ellise " around there! Nice quote ;)

[@imundoshc_oficial]

Who is the sax player ? amazing song !

[@Thevitamindealer]

the outside playing at the end took my gotdamned breath away 👏👏👏

[@yukonline]

awesome

[@DioHenda]

guthrie is so good that he got his own clone to play bass for him

[@uik9452]

Oh... spain... Charming Jo....

[@SuperJacknyc]

1:25 guitar screams in ecstasy.

[@kewang2983]

Fur ellise in the middle of his soloing. Nice work!

[@ppmalmsteen]

Always comforting to know that Guthrie govan isn't a billionaire either

[@johnnymase1]

You can't buy skills! Only comes with talent and hard work!!

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

I love how he just plays random bits of famous songs throughought, like fur elise and Iron Man.

[@mrbulletsforme]

@DioxxCrush if im not mistaken that is actually his brother.. erm sumthing govan lol

[@apokliete]

watch tony emmanuel too:)He rocks as hard as guthrie does:)superb artists both!

[@cgDominic]

@TheTranslator100 three of my fav players: Bireli, Sylvain Luc, and Guthrie, and I like them equally for different reasons, bireli for his genius outside phrasing and jazz creativity in general, sylvain for his ridiculously tasty and crazy lines that can make me weep out of nowhere, and guthrie for his sheer rock soul and passion in fusion context, his musical vocabulary and versatility

[@anneonym7346]

Compare Bireli Lagrene and Sylvain Luc with this guy ? WTF ?! Bireli and Sylvain are fantastic musicians and monster players.

[@GiorgioShxt]

JUST AMAZING PLAY CHIKC COREA MOZART AND BLACK SABBATH GUTHRIE IS A GENIUS

[@ohvnaq]

2:08 i am ironman

[@WoWintosh]

@TheTranslator100 You know, Wes Montgomery was known to dial in some gain and scoop some mids and shred some serious metal on his L-5. Look it up, it's some really djent inspired playing, sort of like Tosin Abasi minus 2 strings.

[@ZakkaZ666]

@hellookelly I'm not saying that he is actually at the same level of the gypsy masters. But I could bet a million that you'd be highly entertained and pretty happy if you watch him playing it someday. I'm a die-hard fan of gypsy jazz and I enjoyed what Guthrie played. I have a video of him demonstrating what he gets about this style, but I can't publish online.

[@mejsjalv]

RIP Chick Corea. Most likely he approves and would have wanted to record something with Mr. Govan. These are the kind of cats that are way beyond the fundamentals of their instruments and just think in music.

[@fuzzylogiceire]

Is that Pete Riley on drums?

[@seidinger]

Why dude… jk, this guy brings guitar playing to a different level! Hope he gets all the best always… live long Guthrie

[@TMoody]

This dude is crazy good.

[@jamesmelton5245]

T Moody best guitarist in the world hands down.

[@jonathanmizaky]

no words to this !!! O:

[@kuringmundo]

that was brutal

[@steveharris4367]

Alright already - you convinced me. I'm quitting the guitar and going back to the recorder.

[@deadpiece111]

covering this shit is so hard..

[@ricaard]

Once you dig in, it gets easier with exposure to certain chords and scale ideas.

[@reymondagpaoa6570]

Is there anything he can't play? Love guthrie so much

[@pablopalacioss]

rootbeer quilty top is not on ebay... where can i get the suhr quilty top rootbeer

[@asxefv]

@beatallica Guthrie is on a planet and the others on the earth.

[@dmnxCGi]

yeah whole track please...

[@mexilla79]

MAESTRO!

[@smoukondeuoter]

gadd's mozambique rhythm... it's a classic ;-)

[@panamanian911]

Do any of you have this whole performance live? I have the one they played the day before, but it doesn't have this song =0

[@NerveEnd]

Am I the only one hearing a sublte reference to Für Elise on that lick at 1:06? :D ...goddamn Guthrie is great!

[@soismiscojones]

maestro!

[@furynight7861]

guthrie...is.......first!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~