Alex Hutchings - Happy as Larry | JTCGuitar.com

[@thebigbowler]

Alex Hutchings and Guthrie Govan are among the minority that can show off their wide vocabulary and supreme talent, and still manage to make catchy music at the same time!

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

Amen to that brother

[@enzonavarro4987]

Thebigbowler balawan

[@JOE-0410]

Totally agree with it

[@awesomejohnnet]

His phrasing is like poetry... and his secret is that he isn't afraid to feel it when he plays.. unlike the morons who criticize his facial expressions because they don't have a clue as to what is going on... 

[@Moulie415]

amen

[@Bikramin86]

Ure so right!

[@TehCoiL]

awesomejohnnet It looks so much more "real" when they get all emotional

[@rockriff8889]

If you can't feel it fuck off and build remote controlled toys

[@potatothegreat384]

my problem I show faces like that but I still sound like shit

[@Maxx61]

If Larry is half as happy as I am after hearing this, well, he must be having one helluva day.

[@topdroog]

I only became aware of this young man today, and I'm sure glad I did. I listen to all kinds of players in blues, jazz, rock and a variety of fusion styles, and it's always great to come across someone who is technically proficient but still understands the importance of soul and emotion. I particularly like his respect for the single note. Periodically during the song he'll come off a complex run and stop and let a single note ring for a couple of beats, throwing in a bit of a bend or vibrato. Good stuff. I'll definitely be seeking out more of his work.

[@DaveViner]

My most recent guitar hero. Excellent

[@dampzsimpz6063]

he knows how to show expression in every notes and every licks he played his face's dancing with the notes, so beautiful

[@jonsnow6832]

I've been listening to and watching A LOT OF modern electric guitarists (from jamtrackcentral virtuosos, youtube players to guitar competition winners/contestants) So far Alex Hutchings is the only modern guitarist who can holds the candle to Guthrie Govan (Blues, jazz, playing over changes, rock, country, funk, pop, r&b, shred, fusion, acoustic, deep harmonic/theory knowledge, soulful bends/vibrato, creative improvisation, diverse technical ability, incredible phrasing & timing, catchy melodies, technical proficiency, precise/accuracy). Even Frank Gambale and Guthrie Govan are HUGE fans of Alex Hutchings!

[@pedroandersontenkobmx1812]

Yeah man! Lile that!

[@rbagel55]

I am sure they are. He's a damn fine player. Like Guthrie Alex plays in multiple styles and he nails each approach

[@alaaabdullahh2610]

Hutchings is one of the best for sure, i literally enjoy every note he plays

[@JTCGuitar]

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[@mksland3884]

If you released albums of this style I’d definitely buy them and look for you to tour. I’ve loved this since it dropped. Love your style! God bless you Alex

[@oledessing5562]

With playing like that, he can put on any face he wants! I'll still be there, listening.

[@brianbergeron164]

Masterclass in phrasing...good lawd!

[@citizensarmed4182]

Alex is gifted by God .... Awesome playing

[@DanielVerberne]

One of the wonderful things about this track (apart from the weird dog bark sound at 1:29) is just how tastefully and musically Alex outlines the passing chords. Personally, even after playing guitar for some 20 years I can only look (and hear) in envy at such mastery of the musical language.

[@geetarnut]

+Daniel Verberne Well,, for one, you can thank Mr. 335,, Larry Carlton,, for whom this backing track was both written and inspired by! Alex called the song, "HAPPY AS LARRY", because almost always, Larry Carlton is SMILING,,, during his performances,, and,, his music, ALL OF IT,,, is quite frankly,,,,, "HAPPY" , and upbeat, much to our advantage as listeners! Also,, don't be intimidated by Alex's playing! He wouldn't want you to feel that way at all! I have spent years working on Larry Carlton's style of playing,, and it's finally coming about! If you havn't already listened to Larry Carlton,, please check him out! You will be amazed!!!! Cheers!!!

[@DanielVerberne]

Woah, that's a lot of commas there. Thanks for the response though, I appreciate it.

[@geetarnut]

Thanks for the reply! Actually,, most people speak too fast, and in writing comma's create the "reins" so to speak,, to prevent run on sentences and are always used QUITE OFTEN, in any good literature!!!

[@DanielVerberne]

+Sonny Cannon full stops (....) are normally used when you want a pause longer than a comma will provide.

[@leehenderson8132]

Yep.He may be the best around right now.

[@BrettFairchild]

hutchings and govan are the top two current kings of the instrument, without a doubt. we should all aspire to be like them and use it as inspiration to better our playing

[@wadesharp11]

11yrs ago! Beast mode as always😍❤️👍🏻🍻🤘🏻

[@crazy.horse.]

I'm blown away!!! This man is genius!!!

[@geetarnut]

Alex is the next Larry Carlton, this song would make Larry happier then ever! Wonderful, simply wonderful, today was my first time listening to Alex, incredible! If anyone knows his schedule, if he's touring soon, please message me! Thanks!

[@DanielVerberne]

Every time I finish listening and watching Alex Hutchings play, I regret that KZbin has only one "like" button on each video.

[@pepectm]

The world wouldn't be able to hold that much epicness, it will just implode.

[@digitalgods1]

He is. There's room for everyone. That's the beauty of art.

[@GreySugizo]

man all his videos are like a toy shop to a kid for me. im so exited in all that he plays lol

[@권석원-x3s]

Feel good as groovy as much

[@itbtae]

Alex Hutchings is absolutely amazing. He also looks EXACTLY like JACK BLACK!!! My god the resemblance is uncanny.

[@MrROTD]

Very smooth.You can learn a lot from this guy, the facial expressions are what makes it perfection lol

[@sangwookim2783]

I am happy as you Alex.

[@D.NogueraMusic]

man...he plays the right sentimental note in every chord change,good dinamics,awesome techinque..what else can I say? one of the best guitarist in Europe.

[@TheJshow-n6e]

Man his playing is great phrasing fantastic

[@Gurung5510]

It was 10 yrs ago when i discover Alex's videos and it still amazes me

[@pepectm]

I always come back to this video...oh dat outside playing..

[@lasvegaslady702]

This guy feels every note...Love it!

[@gogibachgogi]

He could make any faces he wants as long as He could make that happy sound. ...

[@encoreunefois1X]

Best and most justified melt face.

[@Maxx61]

If Larry is half as happy as I am everytime I listen to this, he's had a good day.

[@tombasovalexander1107]

Singing!

[@44magnroll]

Excellent phrasing! Even thought he was just jamming over a backing track but he still managed to make it sound like a song

[@vanessaherrera09]

some people commented that they don't like how he makes faces when he is playing. With that, I can't tell they are not musicians and that would be the least of my worries on this video. His playing abilities, style and improvisation are exceptionally good.

[@NixTheG0at]

he feels every fucking note he plays, like his face reaction : X God bless u big man

[@joolspirog]

I first saw Alex playing in a restaurant in Kingswood, Bristol UK. I was blown away and I cannot understand how he is not flying high and held in high esteem. He has been better, in my opinion, than Gilmour, Beck and Clapton, who i’ve seen

[@ahsamv1992]

life must've been smiling for larry. what a happy bastard

[@mayakikun]

Man. His songs would be the ultimate study exercise for ears, melodyunderstanding, rythm.. everything. Unbelievable.

[@mantis768]

I honestly cannot like this enough, I must listen to this song at least 5 times a day.. It's just so beautifully phrased throughout, the ending section between 2:34-2:52 gives me the worst case of goosebumps every single time... Now my question is, where in the hell is this album Alex? I can't get enough of your playing, TAKE MY MONEY and stop forcing me to come watch these videos everyday!!!!

[@Apollo_21mil]

why doesnt this guy have millions of views?!

[@geetarnut]

Alex sure does have Larry Carlton's "feel", for sure! I have been getting goosebumps for forty years now from Larry's playing,, and now,, getting it from Alex! I guess it's stereo-goosebumps",, what a dream!!!

[@newmoon54]

@@s1iznc1d34 Hi and thanks for your comment! Yes indeed,, the first time I heard the song, "Midnight Parade" from Larry's 1980 album, "Strikes Twice" it was ~goosebump-city~ !!! I had heaard of Larry from the Jazz Crusaders group, and Steely Dan albums, but I hadn't paid enough attention to Larry yet. But that night I heard "Midnight Parade" on the car radio,, I was reacted exactly like you did! I was completely shocked by his playing, his sound, and writing! 41 years later, I'm still getting the goosebumps. and no one else except Alex here, and Robben Ford effect me that way! God bless, and stay safe!!! p.s.- I have a few short videos here on youtube that your welcome to check out if you'd like! Just type in the browser: Geetarnut and you'll see around 4, or 5 videos from around 10 years or so ago! Give me a thumbs up! Thanks much!!!! Sonny Cannon.

[@stephaneasteggiano]

bravo voilà un guitariste qui ne fait pas qu'une imitation de larry mais qui joue avec son style personnel et dans l'esprit de ce qu'on entend de larry carlton joli phrasé agréable à entendre

[@solartoast]

Every time I start thinking I'm getting pretty good I just watch anything by Alex and go directly to the back of the class.........

[@igreb]

I cannot find the words to accurately describe his phrasing.

[@fusion-music]

Absolutely wonderful style and phrasing. When you want to get technical, the melodic often suffers, but this is perfect in every way. Yeh it's got complex technique but so much in harmony with all the components.

[@igreb]

Everytime I watch this I just close my eyes and smile. I actually get as happy as Larry.

[@yangyang-kr7tf]

Bravo！

[@89guitarplayer]

oh man i'm happy when i discover a good song ! AND this one ,

[@D.NogueraMusic]

the right notes in the right moment

[@willg678]

This man is simply the most amazing guitarist i have ever seen. ....I'm close to being speechless...Wow.

[@IgorVasquesBarata]

Muitos ligados e septinas

[@aimfuldrifter]

One of the best things about guitar is that it can sing really well. Alex is phenomenal here, doing fusion of jazz and funk...soul even! This song leaves listener with a pleasant feeling in the heart. Top stuff!

[@satyriconish]

Deviating from all the fabulous music by these artists at JTCentral, I am just amazed to see the honourable Mr. Boob Wiley dessimating the spirit of good music everywhere. You are a piece of work. And why does everyone care so much about facial expressions? These guys play with incredible soul. You could at least pardon him for maybe overdoing his facial expressions which has nothing to do with his musicality.

[@highrollerzzz]

1:03-1:25 run that might be one of the best things I've ever heard

[@maurizio7171]

Alex hutchings is one of the best guitarists in the world!! Very Very brillant!!!!

[@GuillermoSmyser]

His note choice is so different and wonderful but he is in such control too. He knows exactly what every "wrong" note will be speaking, if that makes sense. So much power and such delicate delivery.

[@potatothegreat384]

Just discovered this song. oh boi, been obsessed with this greatness for a whole week..

[@ajelltone7320]

that was beautiful ,

[@talimoa5413]

I don't have words to express after watching this solo!! Awesome👏👏👏👏

[@DCSeraph]

No cover will ever be as good, cuz only Alex can make a dog bark at the perfect time. 1:29

[@chuparipaguitar]

😂

[@MrCannone1]

WOW!!!!...Its great to see that the Geico caveman finally got another gig.

[@ACDCwarmachine]

@TheDkbaumbach i love hardcore music, but i also have an appreciation for music such as this. this is my favorite kind of music.

[@sangwookim2783]

He write poetry with guitar.

[@sandelius]

This is the best guitar video in KZbin! Just amazing! Makes me really happy!

[@dhikayudhaperdana8161]

he really know how to shred in good melody and emotion

[@aleksandernefedov8653]

От души,внатуре!

[@cuirina6747]

such a emotional play as carlton ever! it remind me every time he plays a guitar.

[@fanqueen]

10 years of this awesomeness!

[@wandersonfdecastro]

i can ''see'' thru alex's soul in most of his songs and its a beautiful place

[@ASHWYN]

Love his expression @1:56! LOL! Best ever!

[@SantiagoPombo]

Unreal phrasing, killer chops and tasteful tone, finally somebody can challenge guthrie to a fair bout!

[@TheLordofCarrot]

wow i love his bebop/swingy phrases. jazz is the new shred

[@deadhands1981]

That Navigante guy has killer chops.

[@mazzaj89]

this song is awesome, i can't get enough.

[@DeVivoCarlo]

he absolutely a guitar hero. fantastic playing. That guitar is SINGING! Great!!!!!

[@Jez1963UK]

Just when I thought I'd discovered all the guitarists I'd need, I find two new ones both in the same evening........ Jess Lewis and now Alex Hutchings..... Man, the digging never ceases !!!

[@diongesturegestur1913]

this song,.is beautiful ...

[@JessyCrystina]

Gente esse cara toca muiiiito

[@nickbrizzi8226]

Alex, your style and playing are worthy of a Gold Star. Thanks for posting.

[@pob2221]

This is unbelievable.

[@moodybluesforever]

you go cuz.....your a legend.....from shannon

[@BboyRawD]

I've been replaying 1:06 - 1:12 for 20 minutes now. I think I could do this forever, the execution of that lick here was just perfect.

[@drums5050]

😆

[@lgmc]

I still come back to this video all these years later. That one note at 1:07 is so perfectly deliberate. Genius

[@drums5050]

@@lgmc I know ah, it’s so sick. 👌🏾

[@prasunadhikari3764]

oh..what a great piece..

[@jagnacmathilde]

Wow, what an amazing guitarist ! Plays fast with a lot of soul, great sounding. But... I feel like I'm in a supermarket from the 80's when I hear this kind of music.

[@AlaaMalaeb]

one of the best players on planet earth! its like you run out of words when you wanna describe discrete things such as: FEELINGS simply staggering!

[@SamBellGuitar]

super sick!

[@tentenonetrick]

just so pleasant

[@geetarnut]

@chapelsixty I wonder, is the "Larry" mentioned here by any chance referring to Mr. 335 hhimself, Larry Carlton? It sure sounds like a mirror image of him, Alex takes Larry Carlton a few steps higher! Made my day today, just listened to Alex for the first time today!

[@djSmokeShow]

You were this good 14 years ago!!! Sheez, how far do I have to go back to hear you play mediocre like me? 😋

[@dennleavy3272]

When you can play guitar like that, it matters very little what faces you pull.

[@Valleys0fNeptune]

Larry carlton is written all over this! Its in the song name! Superb stuff!

[@96szilder]

huh man,no words can describe what are you doing here. when i'm sad i just listen to your playing, and it makes me happy. It's absolutely AMAZING!

[@horncrazy403]

Not only is Alex happy as Larry - he's also 5 times as good :) What a master, marvel and sensation this guy is !!

[@MrElfOwl]

I don't think creative faces like this come along very often either and as he has both the face thing and the guitar thing going together, why not enjoy both expressions of inner feeling made manifest visually and aurally? I'm enjoying the wide range of facial contortion along with the sound.

[@SYLVAN70]

This Is It Mannnnn..!!!...wonderfull guitar playing...

[@mjobermeyer09]

I saw him in DC playing with Steven Wilson.