Guthrie Govan - Fives from "Erotic Cakes" at JTCGuitar.com

[@still2weirdfoU]

Guthrie said it himself, “There will never ever be another Shawn Lane”. But I wonder if he realizes there will never ever be another Guthrie Govan.

[@viniciuslima4319]

This is so true

[@davidderoux7552]

Well, Matteo Mancuso eats him for breakfast...

[@still2weirdfoU]

@@davidderoux7552 then there will never be another breakfast like Guthrie Govan.

[@still2weirdfoU]

​@@davidderoux7552 Matteo is one of my all-time favorites, It took me months to learn 10 seconds of his Donna Lee cover...not even at full speed

[@davidderoux7552]

@@still2weirdfoU😂👍👍👍

[@mlfilion]

This guy has all the tools. He's clean, fast, soulful, unorthodox all in one. Great player right here

[@markweber1677]

You should at least say his name correctly it's Guthrie Govan

[@mlfilion]

@@markweber1677 I didn't know I said his name. But yeah the dude is badass

[@ethanscott9761]

@@mlfilion yeah that was a weird reply to your comment lmaoo

[@planetcaravan2925]

​@@markweber1677hi gutrie

[@Guindelis42]

And Mateo Mancusso???

[@Granolie]

I refuse to believe that playing that clean at that speed is humanely possible. What the fuck man, this is just unreal.

[@Concerned.Citizen]

+Rollin GraNolan the band at the top of the neck helps greatly, and having a rhythm track and drums he's still a beast though

[@Isaac.Rochester]

+blastbeatsmashedface What does the band do?

[@Concerned.Citizen]

it stops open strings from ringing, especially good for sweeps, tapping, or any kind of fast playing, as the other strings are bound to get touched, and with high volume and gain a small touch can make a pretty noticeable noise

[@TheLordofCarrot]

+blastbeatsmashedface Nah, the band doesn't affect or help anything when it placed BEHIND the nut. Greg Howe explain this a thousand times.

[@Concerned.Citizen]

i guess it is, didn't really notice that. Why have it there then?

[@kinginblack3321]

I saw the tab for this ...it's just a piece of paper that says don't bother

[@CreatureFeature666]

haha yeah

[@Andrewkafp]

it's as thick as a phone book

[@dustinmaynard5539]

I just spit my cereal all over my computer screen, Asshole.

[@squidbuck9209]

Buckethead could play it.

[@Martwypłód2k12]

Intro is not that hard, I suck and I can play it.

[@AaronQ1222]

I like that he can sweep and shred within the melody without overdoing it.

[@JustusVidyo]

he rarely sweeps. he says he prefers the percussiveness of actually picking or tapping with alot of power

[@AaronQ1222]

There is something to be said about balancing strokes and legato.

[@fernandomoreno7753]

Justus Bacon I've seen a lot of interviews where he says he prefers the "bubbly" "liquidity" sound of tapped arpeggios?

[@dennoow]

Fernando Moreno yes he does. He alternate picks a lot of his scalar runs because he likes the rhythm of AP better and he found a way to play 7th arpeggios 4 notes per string (like the lick in wonderful slippery thing), which he uses a lot. He's not into the malmsteenstyle shredding anyway.

[@JustusVidyo]

i dont know if you have, but i have :)

[@alexcampbell8838]

He's cleaner in this improv than most guitarists are after their 10 billionth take on a written solo in a studio.

[@guitarpaul3645]

+alex campbell (MR NUKE 222) Yes. The most amazing thing about him is he hardly ever makes a mistake. It's insane just how good he is. Probably the best player who ever lived, from a technical perspective.

[@JadeTwo]

@@guitarpaul3645 Shawn Lane is the greatest.

[@derickg1488]

That's because it's no an improv. It's his composition called Fives!

[@Nairrrrrrr]

@@JadeTwo OK boomer

[@gabimeredith1]

@@derickg1488 the solo is all improvised though

[@thorpenator9148]

there is nobody on the planet right now that plays so tastefully.

[@adrianortega7860]

max ostro

[@cpcpu6007]

Bireli Lagrene is the greatest of all.

[@handyjobson5900]

@@adrianortega7860 Max Ostro is going to be huge soon I hope. He reminds me of Guthrie a lot.

[@tomschmidt4355]

@@cpcpu6007 Wow, great link! There are hundreds of briliant guitarists out there to discover, and all those rankings (with always the same names of guitarists of the 70ies and few of the 80ies) are from people who are caught in the past. Do you know Marcus Deml?

[@cpcpu6007]

@@tomschmidt4355 No, but I'll check out his music

[@oriolcoll8254]

I know a guy who has friend whose ex-girlfriend's brother in law's classmate says that her dentist's roommate has a cousin who met an old man who affirms he saw Guthrie back in 1999 missing a note during a solo. But the old man is half deaf, so I'm not really sure about that.

[@KBJ58]

I've been watching Guthrie play since the 1980s (I lived in the same town) and I never have,

[@Amarusan298]

Bro the plot twist you start the story with is just as confusing and quick as Guthrie's fingers on the guitar.

[@drewmatthews860]

This is some spaceballs level

[@gabrielbernier8315]

1:47 Even god is human

[@FlashRayLaser]

Damn even dentists need roommates now? Thanks capitalism.

[@rodrigoperez244]

Almost 10 years after. This playthrough still blows my mind. God bless those fingers.

[@turbodub501]

yep lol

[@GDT1124]

+Roderick Peterson holy shit. I didn't even realize it's been 9 years until i read this.

[@oneearthmusic7216]

Word!

[@sacredxgeometry]

How is God supposed to bless his own fingers?

[@Bingo20678]

Heheh

[@SpasticScience]

Steve Vai is a superstar. Guthrie is a supergalaxy.

[@yalikejazz4380]

Shawn Lane would be a super universe then

[@Metalpunk194]

SpasticScience 😂

[@madden7732]

@@yalikejazz4380 Same for Jason Becker xD

[@meanoldfatlady5071]

Guthrie beats all of them without a 2nd thought

[@froumts]

MeanOldFatLady not Lane most definitely. Guthrie has stated a few times that lane is his inspiration.

[@frankthetank136]

That solo is insane! Contrary to what some people think; that's not just fast playing, there's insane note choices and rhythm in there

[@Marctull66]

Defiitely... We've got to have a certain experience of fast guita rplaying to appreciate it, i think, but it's all structured and immaculately played. Guthrie has got a beautiful clear sound, a sharp tone.... and of cours,e his playing is just incredible... after MacAlpine, Moore, Jason Becker an dGreg How,e i thought I couldn't hear somebody as good as they are, but I was wrong of course... and in a similar style, very, very fluid and clear, there's also this Italian virtuoso called Daniele Gottardo who's influenced both by classical music (rather late 19th - early 20th centuries, which is unusual) and jazz rock. I think he's also unbelievable.

[@davincivangogh3956]

Man played every note on the fretboard at Mach speed and it sounded amazing.

[@Chappers_80]

Over 35 years as a player and I've never seen such technical brilliance as this man, he's truly on a different level to anyone I've ever seen, and I've seen a LOT. Astonishing skills.

[@301pp3]

​@@knowyerenemi513speak for yourself, my goosebumps feels stronger when he start playing fast.

[@larshaugseth3743]

Actually he thinks he speaks for all of us, unless he's just using pluralis majestatis.

[@kadourimdou43]

He’s so good Hans Zimmer asked him to play his music live. Thats high praise.

[@ThermalUnitAlpha]

I can't believe I missed this. This is the pinnacle of guitar. Jaw dropping. Thanks to Rick Beato for tuning me in to his music. Just wow!

[@joshuathacker4487]

Same, Beato

[@joshuathacker4487]

Same, Beato

[@ThermalUnitAlpha]

@@joshuathacker4487 yes Rich Beato.

[@JP-qg7bu]

Same! Been obsessing since Beato introduced me. His work with the aristocrats is off the charts! And check out Hans Zimmer too.

[@macethorns1168]

I just got here from Rick's video bitching about how Govan wasn't on the Rolling Stone top 250 guitarists list.

[@youknowwho8516]

In the beginning was the notes, and the notes was with Govan, and the notes was Govan. Guthrian Chapter 1 verse 1.

[@giuartista2911]

tenkiu Gsus

[@DanielRicardoPr]

Don't play with this..

[@nicolasmariadelcampo8954]

More like Chapter Fives

[@МихајлоЉубисављевић]

@@NautilusGoth what problem do you have with christianity

[@xezazase]

Verily my bro.

[@TheDjentlman]

his playing is so ridiculously clean.

[@nateflint1334]

Skill level 1: Beginner Skill level 3: Intermediate Skill level 3: Expert Skill level 4: Asian Skill level 5: Homeless

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

haha:)

[@神アンガマ]

warota

[@samtheman123]

/Jesus

[@cemilancepuluh8963]

Lmao

[@sailen7298]

Homeless ftw lmao

[@Scias]

I feel privileged to have met this man. Although he was ill at the time he was humble and gracious when I shook his hand. Shaking his hand made me a better guitar player.

[@gp3328]

Just like how Jesus transferred some of his power to people to heal their bodies, Guthrie, the guitar Jesus, transferred some of his power to you to heal your guitar playing.

[@Schcarraffone]

Yes but check norris can play all these solo using only feets and a hello kitty guitar

[@TomdeSabla]

​@@SchcarraffoneNo. Only Guthrie can play it. And Matteo Mancuso. But only because Chuck Norris threatened both of them with a roundhouse kick if they didn't maximize their potential and play like they were capable of. Chuck Norris knows talent.

[@MikeBegley-o3p]

Holy crap. Probably the absolute most intelligent guitarist on the planet. Knows what he is talking about without saying a word. When he does talk, people listen. Blows your mind every time. I have Much respect for this man.

[@zyzzyvacation]

The fact that he's playing the complex piece in 5/4 time makes the whole spectacle even more remarkable

[@guitarpaul3645]

+Wired Weird I know, shredding in 5/4! I wouldn't even think to try it! OK it's way more than shred, I know, but still....

[@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122]

The fact that he composed all of it in his mind says even more.

[@loganrosepiler2005]

Yeah the 5/4 is cool but anyone can become used to any meter if you play in it long enough! Keep in mind he probably played in 5 more than some people have played in 4 😂

[@frimpit]

This is beyond human. This is literally a supernatural ability.

[@frankie.d1127]

It's inevitable to compare musicians. Yet I still hardly view musicianship as a sport. One thing that remains, however, is the fact that Guthrie has mastered EVERY technique. (Alternate picking, economy picking, hybrid, legato, hammer ones from nowhere, tapping, banjo style, etc.) More so than his predecessors. Plus his feel is unreal. Also his phrasing and note choices are really awesome!! There are so many moments in his playing where you're trying to comprehend what he just played a milli second ago and it's like hearing Eruption for the first time back in 77.

[@thaedleinad]

The fact that Guthrie is a master at pretty much any genre and standard guitar technique is what amazes me the most indeed.

[@williammarcboquiren73]

Buckethead much better.. No fret mark dots, rarely look at the fretboard..shawn lane once said that buckethead showed him how he almost duplicate the sound of piano overlapping using both two hands.. Buckethead is much faster than govan..

[@orion681]

@@williammarcboquiren73 not a chance. If Shawn Lane saw Guthrie I don't think he would have anything other than praise. Joe Satriani called Guthrie the best guitarist in the world. Guthrie could play Buckethead's shit back to him just as fast with better tone and phrasing.

[@nbecerra17]

There is always people that see "musicianship" as an impossible way to fulfil the average standards in music

[@HydrusT]

@@orion681 Str8 facts...buckethead is amazing though. Electric tears is one of the best albums ever.

[@ericoglesby2614]

this guy can make high gain sound so clean. Aside from his pure technique, I think the fact that he "tames" this higher gain sound is a genius quality in itself.

[@EAZIIMAN]

he probably has used so many amps, pedals, guitars and strings just to find his sound man so crisp and clean and that guitar is so beautiful man

[@TheBadSpoon]

See that hair tie on the end of the neck? It helps. Guthrie is a top of the top guitarist, but the hair tie still helps get rid of extra noise.

[@eldrinpaulgok-ong3450]

thats what i love about his sound actually! very high gain and blinding speed but the phrases are oh so clear and beautiful

[@eldrinpaulgok-ong3450]

are you sure?? i saw him use it in the sevens video if i remember correctly just to mute other strings while his in tapping god mode.

[@ggh_-ts6pn]

@@TheBadSpoon if you see this video the hair tie is above the nut, so its not helping. He only use the tie when he play mostly tapping, not in this video

[@sonicymario2010]

Ermm, jam track central, any opinion on re uploading those videos with better quality? I want to see my dreams destroyed in HD

[@RaffaeleSansone]

I highly doubt this was filmed higher than 480p. 10 years is a giant leap in technology...

[@RaffaeleSansone]

I don't think that was shot on film, looks like a digital camera to me. Also HD wasn't so popular among consumers and semi-pros at all. To put that into perspective, I have a DSLR made in 2010 that can only go as high as 720p, while nowadays even phones can film in 1080p. With that being said, it's not "historically impossible" to have HD footage from 2006-2007, what I think, judging purely by eye, is that this video wasn't originally filmed in HD.

[@RaffaeleSansone]

Thehoboonthestreet dude don't overthink this, I was talking in the context of 2007 KZbin and this video specifically. Not arguing about your facts.

[@RaffaeleSansone]

Thehoboonthestreet it was kind of implied... my original statement that in my opinion (I may be wrong) this wasn't filmed in hd remains. 10 years is a giant leap anyway, because now HD is extremely more common while 240p looks prehistoric. That's it

[@FilipPandrc]

Well even if they reupload in 480p that would be much better. I'm sure they didn't shoot it in 240p. My 2007 phone could do that, I'm sure they had professional equipment back in the day.

[@JGMBear]

3:30 you can actually see how he bends space-time with his playing.

[@anthonybranch4712]

I'd say bending space-time goes from 1:47 to 2:34. How do 47 seconds of that many notes fit into a guitar any smaller than an aircraft carrier??

[@tempjohn1111]

It appears it is possible to get so good at playing a guitar that literally anything and everything will just fall right under your fingers with absolute precision, no matter how impossible it is.

[@DonBurtango]

This is what happens when you give a wizard a guitar.

[@hellajohnsson9740]

He could be Dumbledore son. Or Gandalfs ^-^ @senõrburtango

[@raoulduke806]

This is what happens when you make a pact with the devil for improved improvising skills

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

Gandalf couldn't do this

[@ericjenkins8831]

SeñorBurtango I can stop noticing the top on his guitar, purdy dam gay imo

[@DonBurtango]

Shut up, eric.

[@keithw096]

0:01 Guthrie "Alright! This is gonna be great!" 0:02 Man behind camera "Yeah yeah Guthrie, just fucking play"

[@brickgraims83]

😂

[@distanceofastorm5703]

XD i just noticed that!!!!

[@dikshantdhoke7024]

Keith Walker 😂😂😂😂😂

[@rishindharap2013]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH WHAT THE FUCK

[@tdtm82]

The guy is so humble. I met him at a gig in Chelmsford and he was so polite and I was in complete awe! England's best guitarist.

[@cassiomachado5058]

2:36 FORGIVE O FATHER FOR THEY DONT KNOW WHAT HAVE JUST HEARD

[@arcanezenithfulsuperearthling]

+Angelo Cicero Really? Cause I just ate 20 marijuanas

[@AngeloCicero]

+krillinmesoftly rip nice knowing ya

[@VladimirOliveira]

+Cássio Machado Kkkkkkkkkkkkkk... Verdade! XD

[@marcwall6698]

That is a superb expression an I will add that to my arsenal - thanks

[@phoebebuffayisthegoatguita9104]

Good one :)

[@Cheximus]

Forgive me, I'm a little high, but not only did he play that flawlessly, he wrote it, every damn note. He thought that all in his head and made it come out of this guitar. Wow. I'm speechless.

[@kevscott1793]

Probably one of the most refreshing guitar pieces I've heard in a long time.

[@albertoguzman9887]

I'd never heard of this guitar master player until today when Rick Beato dedicated one of his videos about him!! What a musician!!

[@godu1111]

Where have you been ? This has been going on for quite a while...

[@albertoguzman9887]

@@godu1111 Well, I live in Colombia, and I´ve been a rock fan since my preteen years, and there are so many people I've never heard of!

[@dmulry]

Check out the band The Aristocrats....he plays with them..

[@felphero]

You know what's the most insane about this? he mostly just pulled this out of his ass, sure the main licks and riffs are always there, but the middle parts are completely improv, he never plays his songs exactly the same

[@rbagel55]

there is too many notes in that middle part to play it the same everytime!

[@robivod3103]

That's what makes it so good😁

[@RobotChampionSC]

No kidding lol, this shit is so hot you could a steak on it...my Dad turned me onto to this savage about a month ago and I can't believe I'd never heard of him before...just outstanding stuff.

[@eduardobiesczad4924]

***** I think the best practice you can have on guitar is choosing a difficult song like this one and simply dissect it... Technically and harmonically.

[@AmiInsa]

all of guthrie's solo are improvised, even the ones he does in studio in his albums !

[@ianglass9426]

In my opinion, the best guitar player that has ever lived.

[@davidderoux7552]

:))) not even close!

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@davidderoux7552 agree .

[@alexjackson8841]

@@jerrywoods4066 who do you think is better

[@jerrywoods4066]

@@alexjackson8841 many

[@alexjackson8841]

@@jerrywoods4066 such as…

[@dbcooper732]

The greatest guitar player of our generation

[@gregholwell8518]

Are you kidding? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH3EoX6bmKdgpdUsi=yStEDGWjLUpVS0CK

[@ChimpFromSpace]

His playing is just so unbelievably expressive, his vibrato and bends are just perfect.

[@rolandlemus203]

AT 1:43, ready, set, GO! That extended finger reach and then mach speed tasteful lead break is outstanding. I come here to get inspired and SEE guitar nirvana skills.....guitar legend indeed!

[@shredd5705]

It's actually pretty simple, with very similar form on each string. It's just clever 2-string skipping that makes it sound it wild. The hardest part about is the extreme stretch, absolute max stretch I can handle, after a careful warmup. But I learned that tapping lick, just to see if I could do it. The rest of the solo however is far more difficult and out of my reach

[@chumleyshaver7942]

amazing how he holds his pick rolled back in his pointer finger while tapping, then flips it back into picking position in a nanosecond

[@chriscorbin1055]

Just when you think you've heard it all, someone like Guthrie comes along. So much talent out there. Love it. Rock on.

[@Classic_DionysuS]

I remember watching this 16 years ago when it was published... my jaw hit the floor. I am here 16 years later... it's still on the floor. That little corner of that room where people like Jan Cyrka played... has seen so much incredible guitar come out of it. This session and his other one at the Cornford amp store or whatever it was.... those takes of his songs to me are the best he's ever played them (even better than the album takes). Like good lord... I totally get why Hans Zimmer saw this and said lol thats my guy.

[@GS44691]

Guthrie is outstanding. A joy to listen to. More Guthrie in the world would do us no harm.

[@Indarow]

There’s guitarists, there’s virtuosos, and then there’s Guthrie Govan.

[@MikeCarvin]

What about Shawn Lane and Allan holdsworth ?

[@gazza1252]

Quite simply the greatest solo performance I have ever heard.

[@porknbeans7420]

Dude is at a superhuman level of guitar playing. No-one else comes close to his understanding & mastery of the instrument.

[@johnpender358]

Buckethead does.

[@CodeMarbles]

Polyphia kinda hitting ngl

[@kantvishi]

And to think he has gotten BETTER now... seriously Mr Guthrie, stahp!

[@jeffh9322]

I absolutely love his expression at the 2:35 point. LOL - I had the same expression on my face! After that blistering run, I felt like it was a miracle to still be alive - I guess he felt the same way after having played it haha. He was great several levels ago. I think he's found new levels of genius and technical prowess. I love every version of this song. The main melody is so haunting.

[@robertcpark]

Why am I learning about this guy now for the first time? This is otherworldly.

[@ChicTumshy]

Everything about this clip is super cool. Obviously the music, his hair matching the guitar but mostly just the fact that Guthrie is letting us into his world. This is my favourite KZbin clip and I keep coming back every now and again. I actually prefer this to the album version.

[@christianv6894]

This jazz fusion style progression is dope. Very glad that someone had the guts to bring it in the new musical age even though this genre is 40+ yo. GG is the Real deal!

[@jerrywoods4066]

He ain't no al dimeola or terry kath

[@frannyp46]

Jerry Woods. And they certainly ain’t him.

[@bennyg00ds]

At 2:20, you can see Guthrie casting his spell to make him shred faster

[@sleonse]

You made me laugh so hard man 😂

[@mentoneman]

gifted, articulate, master technician and improvisor; all he needs is love. patience, kindness, gentleness, less clanging cymbal

[@kallitalonpoika]

wut

[@sigurd2498]

+mentoneman ?

[@brickgraims83]

????

[@nathangreen5097]

Okay, so…..I’ve seen this man speak in a couple Interviews, knew he was a guitarist, heard the name before. This is my 1st listen of Mr.Govan and GOT-DAYUM……tastefully restrained, yet exquisitely rich and complex. To sum it up for me, and I quote: “Welp, back to the old drawing board…” - Bugs Bunny

[@jamiewilson6900]

The single greatest guitar solo I've ever heard in my life. Every time I listen my jaw literally drops to the floor.

[@KBJ58]

Check out his work on a fretless guitar...

[@jamiewilson6900]

@@KBJ58 I saw a few videos of him trying out a vigier and it was amazing,what would you recommend?

[@KBJ58]

@@jamiewilson6900 Try this one. It's called Erotic Cakes and features the fretless Vigier, but also rubber chickens...

[@KBJ58]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmeThZl4eqaLi8U

[@JakobStrand]

Whenever I think I´ve become good at playing the guitar I watch this video and immediately returns to reality...

[@MrWeThePeople23]

I know what you mean... Guthrie really is too good. But at least he's not a dick about it :P. After all of the guitar gods who have said he is the best, he still keeps a levelled head about it. I respect that greatly.

[@KeithRobTV]

I can't stop watching this video over and over.....

[@Staypuft1981]

Thank god this exists

[@stratoleft]

Not just the guitar playing but the progression, composition or song itself is really unique. Very appealing.

[@DerekJennyMusic]

I hate to break it to all of you who think Hendrix is God and Eddie Van Halen is the master of technique, but Guthrie Govan is simply the greatest guitar player that has lived to this point. He is so far beyond anyone in technique, versatility and feel that it is ridiculous. That is not based on only this video, but on his entire body of work.

[@diebydeath]

The only reason I don't instantly agree with you is because of the late Shawn Lane. I think Guthrie beats Shawn in terms of versatility, and I don't know if it's fair to compare feel, but Shawn had technique unlike anyone ever in the history of the world.

[@DerekJennyMusic]

Shawn Lane was also an extremely talented player and I am a fan of his "Powers of Ten" album. I also have experienced psoriatic arthritis like him, although not to the extent that he had it, so I've always sympathized with him in that area. Obviously, anyone's favorite guitar player is always just an opinion, but I think that many people have not heard many players outside of the radio friendly scope of guys like Hendrix, Clapton and Van Halen. If these same people sat down and gave guys like Guthrie Govan, Shawn Lane, Vinnie Moore, Jason Becker and George Bellas a good listen and still preferred the others,then that's their informed opinion. I just don't see how that would be possible.

[@TheTyler701]

Dude u don't get it. Once these dudes get to a certain level they split off in there own ways. Therefore it's impossible to say whos the all time best. I'm sure some random guy in Mexico cnd play better flamenco guitar then goven...they're all just different. No such thing as the best.

[@TheUnknownSin]

Well, Eddie I always found overrated and never really worshipped him the way others do though I still credit him for his work and style. But something a lot of you people don't seem to understand, is that Hendrix was a pioneer. Yeah I worship the guy, I just love his work, but people who refer to him as the "best guitarist" are a bit ignorant and the same goes for people who say he isn't as good as musicians think. Jimi lit a spark for every rock/metal band to come after him, including Guthrie. It's also really stupid to compare a 60s psychedelic blues rock pioneer to Guthrie considering this music didn't exist back then and this is a different genre. I "hate to break it to all of you", but there will never be a "greatest guitar player" because there is so much undiscovered talent out there that you just don't know what people are capable of. Guthrie is phenomenal and all, but even he has technique that he either hasn't learned or needs practice with. *****

[@davidvest6299]

Totally agree. I've been convinced for a while that he is the best

[@craiginnesguitar6960]

Such a creative player. Love his use of chromatic passing notes. Makes the technical stuff seamless at times

[@TheChinchilla15]

I met Guthrie at rhythm room in phx last year. Ended up drinking beers and smoking joints with him Bryan and Marco at their hotel after. Surreal

[@DiegoPujolT]

"Beethoven", "Exodus", "The Passion of The Christ", "God Almighty" and several other films, as well as many songs and books, were about Guthrie. Really.

[@turnipcheeks]

I have to get my fix every month watching this video! This is still for me the most amazing guitar performance I have ever seen! The control, feeling and technical ability is just off the scale! To make fusion sound so nice and the song writing of this piece is genius! Guthrie you are a total legend!!

[@robertherzwurm101]

Guthrie Gavon is one of the best guitarists I've ever seen play in my life; and yes I've played guitar for 44 years

[@charel5614]

after 44 years you might wanna learn how to write his name 😜

[@kabirkachroo8229]

Guthrie Gallon

[@kabirkachroo8229]

Guthrie Govind

[@ta_pegandofogo2988]

Guthrie Gavin

[@kingcrimson234]

I've heard a LOT of guitar players, some of them are absolutely amazing. But you know what? I'm pretty sure Guthrie is the best. So clean and melodic. He shreds as well as anyone, but does it melodically and without overdoing it or taking away from the music. Genius.

[@valaquenta220]

Easily one of the greatest guitarists of our time, if not the greatest.

[@djcj]

might be the best guitar video i've ever seen

[@TheMummy516]

Keep in mind Guthrie improvised a good portion of the solo in this take, and that great guitarists on KZbin have trouble recreating what he thought of on the spot in covers with practice. Guthrie has ascended past the level of expert guitarist, he's by far the most versatile guitarist on the planet.

[@dogman2338]

Freihguy Friend, I concur 👍

[@raymondj3869]

I agree

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

indeeed

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

In fact yeah I'm gonna say it's definately the best guitar video i've ever seen

[@aldoaguilar8514]

I can do the 2:35 to 2:45 thing ;)

[@DavidPintoGoGo]

tabs please

[@diegogodar15]

Please teach us

[@swaggypanda1808]

you must be a master shredder

[@The_One_0_0]

C'mon if u guys can't play what's after that then u might as well forget about guitar

[@devinhence3104]

Dude you're a fucking legend, you should post a cover

[@ivanabudo3562]

This songs speaks to my soul!!! Been listening to this song for an hour and I just can't get enough of it!!! GUTHRIE GOVAN is a once in a lifetime VIRTUOSO!!

[@mello1179]

he’s flawlessly replicating one of the hardest guitar solos of all time while i’m here struggling on the paranoid android solo..

[@yuda8518]

What is it? I don't know.

[@lucienvandegaart8434]

Im 67 years old and I've seen a lifetime of musicians (guitarists) up close watching and listening. I cannot think of anyone I can compare this musical angel with rainbow fingers to today. He's on his own cloud above the rest such a combination of heart speed feeling enjoyment to watch and hear. Wish God would have given him a voice to match his strings. In my opinion and thats the only 1 that matters to me Jovan is the greatest guitarist alivee today. Not even some of the greats in their later years were this fantastic. Oh theres great and thens there's the superior great Jovan. What a blend of electric shock. He's so natural of a God given talent. Glad so glad to be alive when he's been alive and playing. No words can describe this genius. He's the Leonardo dVinci of guitar everyone should be blessed to hear and see him play at least once. To bad life is so short. Saw Hendrix 3 times. Best in his day. Seen this man once best in his day. He's a creator of pure art.. Mark my word hes the ultimate best right now in the whole world unless I'm missing something. Lol and thank you Jovan.

[@Joel.Invictus]

Man, I'm tuning in nearly 12 years too late, but Guthrie is the greatest solo guitarist I've ever heard... LOVE those burning fingers!

[@flaelna]

Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Everytime i watch this.

[@yalikejazz4380]

This is my warm-up before I stretch my fingers

[@vvoof2601]

Greatest 240p video on youtube.

[@dvincentblack]

Pure sonic guitar bliss! I'm not going to rest till I've mastered every note of this! Peace!

[@guitarpaul3645]

+dvincentblack You do realise he's probably improvising the solo section. I've seen him play several different versions of this tune. Of course every version is flawless, so you don't even realise he's improving!

[@Overslide666]

How is it going?

[@ta_pegandofogo2988]

@@Overslide666 i'm curious too

[@artysanmobile]

I really enjoy Guthrie’s soloing choices. This is way busy for my tastes but I’ve seen another side of him playing within the confines of a great composer. What a gifted player.

[@blackcitadel37]

2:10-2:24 Can you imagine what the tab of this would look like?

[@dreamingmusic3299]

It works, as long as you use poster board and print in size 6 font.

[@Mrbeat-88]

Much respect to whoever recorded the drums.... Such flow, it's beautiful how they complement the music. This is as close to perfect as it gets ladies and gentlemen.

[@Tauri257]

Pete Riley played the drums on the Erotic Cakes album - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnPHZoZ3bLeZipY

[@marcusaurelius4360]

I don't think I'll live to see another guitarist on Guthrie's level. He's all over it. I know fast playing isn't everyone's cup of tea and there are loads of incredible guitarists around but I'm convinced there aren't any better shredders around than this guy, he's in a league of his own.

[@drinks-your-water]

He's the jack of all trades. His technical abilities, as well as his musical abilities, are incredible. He's even given inspiration to the 19 year old guitar virtuoso, Max Ostro. Ostro will likely be better than Guthrie when he gets to be Guthrie's age in the video, but he's already closing in on many guitarists that are twice his age. Though, we will never see anyone quite like Guthrie again, at least not for a long time.

[@marcusaurelius4360]

​@@drinks-your-waterOh, yea I forget about Max. That kid is incredible, he has probably the most fluid legato runs I've ever seen.

[@differentdrummer6162]

Oh Lord. Today I heard this track and the name Guthrie Govan for *the first time* while listening to the version on the album 'Lee Ritenour's 6 String Theory'. I'm a jazz fan and a 'soul boy' (whatever that is) but this is beyond, just beyond. I'm blown away - I can't think of another way to say it.

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

Gandalf's side hustle.

[@DevanBishop]

I think this is single greatest comment on the internet haha 🤣

[@theabyssaldevil]

Hahaha, this is hilarious!

[@rsaldivar8]

I've heard this dude for a while and hes awesome. Anyone else heard of this dude?

[@DeadGlassEyes]

lolwat

[@rsaldivar8]

DaemoniumCC what what?

[@DeadGlassEyes]

R Saldivar I just thought it was funny how you asked if anyone else had heard of him. Now that I think of it, you probably shared it on your Google+ page, and it showed up here. In that case, my bad. The comments section has gotten so confusing.

[@rsaldivar8]

DaemoniumCC agreed

[@ZyklonB95]

DaemoniumCC Hey buddy! You get around! As do I apparently. Not chopping down people here like on the Fro video comments? That aside... Guthrie is a mad man. He makes such an incredible sound look so easy, and he does it nearly flawlessly.

[@pauldelatorre3844]

This is better than the studio version. i like the other one but this is much better.

[@CornFedZ06]

This guys legato picking is so absolutely robotic and clean its just so insane. Never gets old. Ever

[@EnricoMeloni]

Amazing playing and technique, amazing melodies and sounds. Amazing Mr. Guthrie Govan!

[@Hockeyguy8541]

No need for a tab. This is impossible.

[@giovannitapia2338]

Chris Goetchius malmsteen toca esto con los ojos cerrados. Es impresionante como toca este pelucon

[@MestredoLEGO]

For those who think that the dificulty in playing guitar is only speed, Malmsteen will be very impressive.

[@DoodlezMusic]

Nah it's pretty clear if you focus on it a bit. The only hard parts I found are 1:01-1:06 and 1:44-2:38

[@ozeri]

hahahahahahaha

[@xxkampyxx]

Giovanni Tapia la técnica de govan es mejor que la de malmsteen y dudo que lo toque así de fácil como lo planteas, malmsteen es mas neoclasico, en cambio govan tiene estilos desde jazz, jazz fusion, funk, blues, rock etc

[@Happyboymargarine]

He must have the pick of destiny on him.

[@ZombieOrchestra]

MOLTEN LAVAAA, That's the thing, keep playin that riff because we gotta get it on tonightahhh!

[@andyengle]

Wow. This is the best guitar solo work I've seen in a good while.

[@tedcathey9553]

This cat is the whole package, the real deal. Can’t wait to see him live one of these days.

[@darioinfini]

It's hard to describe how I feel listening to this guy. It's emotionally painful, like say seeing how incredibly beautiful Marilyn Monroe was, or an exquisitely beautiful piece of art. It's a transcendent experience like not being able to believe that a human is able to reach this level of beauty. Very few experiences are like it. Very little on this planet reaches this level.

[@EddieJarnowski]

I hear ya bro. Its borderline unfair. Why is his ear and playing ability so high? I have my strengths forsure but this man is off the charts naturally skilled.

[@isnonormal4600]

Not many humans that can put together so many licks without flaws. Most dont know how next to Impossible that is. He'll say he effed up 10 times in there. But try to find them! The best!

[@jonahgarcia71]

Can everyone agree Guthrie is the king? Absolutely brilliant! No thought, it just flows out of him!

[@The4thDensity]

Not Human. Never has anyone been as good nor will be as good as Guthrie Goven. I'm so grateful to be alive at this particular moment in time to witness a living god. Oh well, maybe in the next life.

[@paultiplea]

The4thDensity check out Tommy Emmanuel. I would say the same thing but for acoustic guitar.

[@heishephaestion4178]

Jesus, take it easy

[@halofour01]

So many people have shit taste in music that someone this brilliant is hardly known. I bet he struggles to make a decent living despite that level of ability. Please buy this man’s music because it’s worth it.

[@viniciuslima4319]

2021 remembering this legend!!

[@fenixfp40]

There are no words for this.

[@88omair]

Thanks to the little bend during the main riff the album version feels lacking now

[@guitarpaul3645]

This version is much better than the album version for two reasons, IMO. First, Guthrie improvs a lot, and I think the solo section in this rendition is just mind blowing, he really really nailed it. Second, the solo on the album was the taken from a demo track, recorded with a speaker emulator. If you listen, you can tell, the tone is noticeably worse than the rest of the album Why they did this I don't know, I can only guess it just wasn't coming together when he was trying to record the polished version of Fives. The recording here on this video is a miced cabinet (Cornford amp?), and sounds great.

[@jaredgraham4022]

.

[@trillioncrowns]

Who the flying f*** would dislike this! God have fingers on you..........

[@jackgough7021]

My fingers hurt just from watching this..

[@Yellow_Magpie]

Woah, did I just witness a guitarist sit back for an ENTIRE BASS SOLO? That's when you know you've got serious skills, you don't need to put on airs of being a guitar God, you just are one.