Matteo Mancuso - Blues Shuffle in G

[@cdeangelo1]

I have been a studio guitarist and live performer for over 40 years. I started when Clapton was considered good, then Van Hallen changed the game and Via took it to another level. But Matteo has combined all styles and played each like a seasoned pro. Everyone marvels over his right hand, but his phrasing, touch, and overall technical creativity is mind boggling. To me. Matteo is the most incredible, consistent, and precise guitarist I've ever heard.!!! And he's so young!!! He is only going to get better. That is a scary thought!

[@Laayon19]

Yea man he's different. There's a video of him talking about other guitarists styles and how they are limiting in certain areas....like Eddie 😂😂 he's a beast

[@Mrfabby1972]

Brother, preach! Those that want to hate because he's so young and his technique is so pristine, can't. Why? Because he's inventive, a master of his instrument, in general, and his ceiling is immeasurable. The blues phrasing here is delightful. It's a blues in G and he's making music all over the neck, fluctuating between major and minor key centers in a way that few can muster. Viva Matteo!!

[@lancel71]

Yeah he's from another planet!

[@lucygilbertson3746]

It’s extremely impressive. But I actually don’t think it sounds that great.

[@unstablesun8179]

Yah he's amazing. But until he forms a band and writes some music he's just a side show.

[@wolfeyes9357]

This young man is absolutely incredible on the guitar...from jazz to rock, country to blues, classical, ragtime he is Great and deserves his place now.

[@electric8668]

I have never heard anyone play each genre with the skill of a guitarist that plays solely that genre. Truly mind blowing.

[@JimDeferio]

Classical? CLASSICAL??? No. The best guitarists is the world all play classical guitar but Mancuso is NOT one of them. Here is young Cristina Galietto (she is either 18 or 19 years old here), also from Italy, playing classical guitar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXWlcqSfZ9ekoMU

[@mchristr]

When someone prefaces their video with "I'm not a pure blues guy" you know there's awesomeness ahead. Matteo, if you did an album of blues I would buy it.

[@silvanusforth1180]

Don’t compare this guy with anyone. A total gift. Everyone has a gift of some kind. And some good some mediocre. If you compare him to someone you distract from this clear unmistakable feeling that here is something new and unique.

[@rainscratch]

Agree - similar to how greats like Hendrix created their own style, so has Matteo Mancuso. A unique all round talent. Can't be compared and why should they be compared?

[@pacofgarcia5998]

@@rainscratch Why would anyone be compared, actually?

[@putinkhuylo]

I am continually blown away as I listen to Matteo play one of his 'arpeggio shreds' and never losing the beat. He always comes back to the original time without being late. Whew!

[@ekirakosyan]

This kid can shred like malmsteen and Vai... yet he does NOT overdo anything. Every note is so tasteful. Damn!

[@retro4454]

Well said!

[@amziadi]

I think technically he is actually better (and faster) than both. Can’t compose like Vai, though (no one can).

[@ekirakosyan]

@@amziadi meh. Not a fan of vai. It’s tiring after a couple songs. I can listen to this kid’s silky instrumentals for hours 👌

[@ekirakosyan]

@@amziadi also… he is still a child. Give him a couple more years. Once he begins releasing albums it’s gonna be crazy. Even Al di Meola is stunned by his technique and thinks we are witnessing an evolution of the guitar.

[@amziadi]

@@ekirakosyan hey man, you’re preaching to the converted here! I actually said he’s a better guitarist than Vai and Malmsteen being the child he is. I understand what you say about Vai too. It’s very personal. I love his compositions and playing but I can also see how other people might not. Regarding Matteo Mancuso, he’s the man, the best guitarist in the world, probably for a very long time… and I, like you, can also never get enough of him. I want see albums be out already!

[@insidejazzguitar8112]

It’s a little like a history lesson on guitar wrapped up in one solo, like the one in back to the future. Played beautifully.

[@olivierarnold_]

Ah perfect way to view this man

[@josemolina959]

AMEN TO THAT!

[@evetsnitram8866]

Today I was watching a video on the Beatles in Hamburg and there's a photo of them with McCartney still on guitar and he's holding a guitar that looks a lot like this one but upside down left handed.

[@a.s.2426]

Sounds good but how often will you bother listening to this music? Not often I’d venture.

Speak for yourself , this is what I listen to! What do YOU listen to?@@a.s.2426

[@MrMjp58]

With all the guitar brilliance on YT, it takes something extra-special to stand out. I know it's all personal preferences etc, but I've played for 50 years, listened to countless thousands of players and... well I haven't come across a more exciting player in recent years. This really flows!

[@gh103]

Absolutely agree, he's a very special talent 👍

[@2good2betrue3]

Agreed, also seen thousands of guitarist and shredders and I can sense that Mateo's playing is something special and extraordinary. You don't hear this level of phrasing, touch, clarity, timing, feel and at the same time technically superior.

[@fayser1]

Totally agree... have seen all the greats...this is special.. listen to his Donna lee solo.. normally people's solo of those changes are junk...his is the only solo that sounds as good as the head itself, that I have heard.

[@widows-sun-369]

Me too, in 50 years, Im 60 i never heard anyone play like this! He is waaaaay above anyone else EVER!

[@marquesjuniorguitar8844]

yes my friend, besides musically there is also the technique! what do you think of the musicians on my channel?

[@Cordova4444]

I’m hearing Carlton and Ford big time. I’m new to this young man but it’s beautiful to see this music being kept alive! 🙏

[@Jonathan-L]

Yes, Larry & Robben definitely set the foundation for this style, and it's great to see Matteo expressing his skills with the inspiration from Robben. He even nails that 'Dumble sound', but of course modern electronics can help produce that elusive tone.

[@jorgemartinpellegrino6940]

I'm happy that I'm not the only one that hear that.

[@ramanpost]

Matteo you're playing with 5 picks!! Not fair 😅......just frickin amazing!!!!👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@2good2betrue3]

Mateo is indeed a virtuoso, discovered him through Steve Vai's page and was really impressed. I've seen thousands of guitarist and shredders and I can say Mateo Mancuso's playing is something special, The level of phrasing, feel, tone, clarity and timing is out of this world. Who says you can't have both Speed and Emotion? I've never seen a complete package guitarist since Guthrie Govan entered the scene in the early 2000. He's like a mix of Holdsworth, Bonamassa, Eric Johnson, Gaton and Jeff Beck in one...And one more amazing thing, he doesn't use the pick!😲 The future of guitar is bright.🔥

[@Miguel...160]

Good comment ruined when you added Bonnamassa to that list of greats....

[@Cranio76]

@@Miguel...160 whichis a ridiculous point given that mancuso *explicitly* mentions Ford and Bonamassa as inspirations for the video :)

[@Miguel...160]

He's on a different planet to him. There are hundreds of blues players leagues ahead of Bonnamassa ,let alone Matteo , who plays every style there is. Bonnamassa doesn't belong with those mentioned , nowhere near it.

[@Cranio76]

@@Miguel...160 well, given you seem to know Mancuso's inspirations better than Mancuso himself, I guess we can stop this conversation :)))

[@andyj845]

@@Miguel...160 Nope, not hundreds of blues players leagues ahead of Bonamassa. Absolutely absurd comment and I'm not even a big fan of his playing.

[@druirving9142]

All notes clear as a bell. Fabulous technique and musicality.

[@fungiformenow]

Totally agree, Dru. Could not have put it better

[@elninojustino]

I wonder why you think the "technical part destroys it?" I played it through a few times and it sounds fine to me. Just wondering what I'm missing

[@alwan1414]

@@timothyhalcomb6152 ok boomer

[@doblet664]

@@timothyhalcomb6152 ok boomer

[@selpak3138]

Not to take anything away from this legend but the fabric around the first fret silences the unwanted noises

[@director2bob]

Even when I slow down KZbin to .25 speed, it's still challenging to learn this solo note-for- note. I am 61 and playing guitar for 45 years and learning this 12 bar blues is now a must for me . If it takes me the rest of my life I am going to learn this very simple yet masterful piece of blues perfection.

[@duncanmatthews1977]

Please share it with us when you do because I’m struggling to get past the first note.

[@justinallen5215]

There is a tab for it on ultimate-guitar.

[@restoreguitars]

Can't beat a bit of Robben Ford. Great to see you playing the blues! Amazing.

[@tipetipe79]

Hai tutto: gusto, tecnica da vendere, velocità supersonica usata con eleganza ma hai soprattutto passione ed umiltà. Sei un fenomeno e un vanto per noi musicisti italiani.

[@alessandroamoroso5620]

Spettacolo allo stato puro. Oserei definirlo uno dei migliori chitarristi al mondo. Ed ha solo 23 anni Complimenti Matteo.

[@bluesman5049]

Another guy with a cosmic gift, exceptional technique of the right hand, you get the impression that he doesn't touch the strings. It is always a pleasure to watch and listen to this guy.

[@Mojojojoe]

Please share your Helix patches with us mortals Matteo, your playing is on another level but let us fail with a good sound at least.

[@zaccyo]

Hahaahaha that is so funny!!

[@BasdeBeer]

Hahaha!

[@MatteoMancusoofficial]

😂 thanks a lot man! You can download my Helix preset here: www.drapsound.com/helix

[@1955JAZZY]

@@MatteoMancusoofficial Fantastic Matteo! Can we get the backing track link as well? Thanks!

[@Howenow1]

That was just pure bliss from start to finish. It's the note choices that are so wonderful. Even when he goes a little "out", every line is so musical and coherent. I've given up trying to decide which video is my favorite--everything is does is an absolute delight. Wow.

[@Duh6666666]

My mind is blown, this is staggeringly good, the tone, the superb phrasing, and the many nods to past greats show the depth of his musical knowledge. Wonderful performance!

[@thehumblepundit9790]

This whole passage is right out of the Robben Ford play book. Incredible. Wow.

[@fieldingmellish6856]

Yup, Misdirected Blues !

[@ChromaticHarp]

Way more chops than Robben…similar Jazz based bluesy lines but more virtuosity.

[@Geotubest]

Sorry, but Robben is wayyy better. This guy has zero soul. I'm not moved in the least.

[@peterbrady1810]

@@Geotubest I absolutely feel the soul in his playing. I would suggest that if you think there is zero soul, it is because you can't hear/feel it, not because it is not there. I am a huge Robben Ford fan, but also know that music is not a competition.

[@director2bob]

@@Geotubest I love Robben but this kids chops blow Robben out of the water And he is 45 years younger.

[@agtronic]

So, if you completely put aside the technical ability, that phrasing and note choice in the relatively restrictive context of a 3-chord blues, is pretty mind blowing for someone so young. I have been playing for over 37 years (and I'm only 44) and most of that time has been spent playing the blues. While I am fairly proficient with my touch, my bends and my fretting, I cannot come anywhere CLOSE to that kind of musicality in terms of note choice. This sounds so fresh while many blues players sound so recycled. Amazing man, really.

[@ugosmith7529]

I disagree entirely with your assessment, in fact his composition/musicality is what is most lacking. Al di Meola said it best, "But [what] he doesn't have yet - he's not a composer. Everything he's playing in these videos, wow. But it's against any music. How is that gonna fit in the music?" The answer, it just doesn't, almost nothing he plays is memorable from a musical standpoint. I can hum several Clapton, Hendrix, Srv or Duane Allman licks and you instantly know who that lick belongs to, this isn't a thing with Matteo.

@@ugosmith7529 Hi ugosmith! Well...I disagree with your criticism of Matteo Mancuso. To me , everything he plays is memorable from a musical standpoint. His phrasing is his own. I've played guitar for 60 years. I can play anything Clapton , Hendrix , Srv or Duane Allman ever did. So many guitarists can , after decades of study. Few if any can play like Mancuso , which is why his popularity is on the rise. He is young , and the best is yet to come.

[@gregdennis5107]

Only one thing wrong with this, he stopped way too early. I could listen to Matteo play this style for hours. He plays with taste when he's shredding. Kid's unbelievable!!

[@Randallzz-here]

If you play the instrument and you cant get off on watching this kid play you got a screw loose. Matteo is not only incredibly gifted...the kids got HEART! YOU CAN'T BUY THAT SHIT! So many soulless shredders out there these days....its freekin' boring. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you Matteo, and can't wait to see you play live. Thanks for pushing the envelope. Watching you flip the current finger style "masters" worlds upside down has been most enjoyable!

[@GG-Anaximander]

Finally a super talent who manages to keep in mind the guitar is actually a musical instrument.

[@sylvernote]

Matteo Mancuso’s guitar playing is so overwhelmingly good that words are not enough anymore, so i’ll just raise my glass, tip my bonnet and thank the Universe that i have been a witness to this incredibly magnificent and brilliantly clever young man. Cheers & salutations!

[@a.s.2426]

“Overwhelmingly good”, “Magnificent”, “Brilliant”. Technically, sure. However, like almost everyone else in these Comments, I suspect when it’s time to stop searching KZbin for shredders and listen to some music for music’s sake you won’t be thinking about Mancuso at all. Unfortunately, as of now.l, he isn’t the second coming of Coltrane, Hendrix, or any of their ilk.

@@a.s.2426 You assume a lot. Do you even play guitar?

[@joedesouza6686]

Matteo adapts to different music Genre/styles so easily. Phenomenal guitarist!!

[@HazHarpo]

Matteo is my new favorite online musician. He's so good that I don't even try to kid myself that I could ever play like him. I just appreciate his musical brilliance with wonder. A true natural.

[@gabia1879]

Insane. So musical, so clean and precise! Never heard anything like that note clarity. Loved the quote of cannonball shuffle in the end

[@mac6435]

I'm certainly glad this young man didn't miss his calling, I could listen all day.

[@anneonym7346]

Matteo Mancuso ... We are a few that follow him since years , and we all know that one day this guy will be known all over because of one unique reason : His talent is huge and he really deserves it . And as important , people also deserves to enjoy hearing him !

[@cirecomputers]

I don't know why he isn't famous already!

[@anneonym7346]

@@cirecomputers Lots of reasons I guess... "Star system" has not integrated him yet, or not willing to? Also I guess that Matteo is not looking for it , he is going for music and doesn't care , like all the very very good cats .What can happen is that one day a very big name in music hires him , and then he will be famous in a week ...Who Knew about Scott Henderson before he played with Chick Corea ? And Scott was living in United States !... Talented people are not always famous ...

[@stevebuffington6534]

I'm just gonna say it: He's so good it isn't funny. He is like combining Himself + Matt Scofield + Stan Getz + Robben Ford. Oh, and God.

[@ianhennessy1330]

Lenny breau

[@adambozentko5877]

There's also 1000 9 year Olds in their parents basement that blow his tubes off the go but yes he is Amazing..!..

[@stevebuffington6534]

@@adambozentko5877 Yes. But he is the best - for my ears, beyond this, it's all science fiction I don't understand. His timing, choice of notes, it all sounds like it came out of my head but I'm not good enough to play. Robben Ford and Schofeild are like that for me. I can learn it note for note, but then I'm just aping, which I do way too much of anyway. I should be billed as "The guitarist who best plays great guitar stuff note for note. No improvising."

[@janphy5355]

John scofield

[@stevebuffington6534]

@@janphy5355 Agreed. For some reason, he doesn't resonate with me as much. But you are right, he most certainly is on of the all time greats.

[@capresti3537]

Clean notes, musical. Virtuoso, master guitarist.

[@douglas747wct]

Simply wow! I'll just put my guitar back in the case and enjoy his amazing phrasing...

[@trafyknits9222]

Somewhere Robben Ford is shaking his head, asking, "How?". This is fantastic stuff. Bravo!

[@guitartribe]

Bravissimo! Mi piacerebbe chiedere agli 8 pollici in giù ... cosa esattamente non piace. Forse inquadratura? 👏

[@Blustercastr]

Davvero! Grande Massimo, è bello vedere chitarristi con un nome altisonante come te supportare gente che si sta facendo un nome come Matteo (Matteo ti ho appena scoperto, sei un mito, davvero straordinario!!) Pace a tutti, e grazie per la Musica che ci regalate! ✌🏽

[@giacomocastellano-official]

Nel frattempo i pollici in giù sono diventati 93. Suppongo che l'invidia e l'ignoranza si celi sotto tale espressione di disapprovazione. In realtà Matteo è oggettivamente un SUPER talento di levatura mondiale, that's all!

[@blackPaeSe]

Grandissimo Varello 👍ho conosciuto questo talento assurdo grazie al Cicolin che è andato a lezione da lui per un nuovo format. Adoro quando vi sostenete a vicenda. Io però se dovessi scegliere il talento da avere sceglierei Varini+acustica+loop station+chitarra percussiva+slappate fighissime.

[@danilotrotta3760]

Naturalmente non.ho messo il pollice in giù... Ma credo che Chi lo ha fatto creda come.me che il blues sia un Altra cosa...

[@Smeppolone]

Purtroppo l esibizionismo tecnico non sempre riesce a trasmettere emiozioni. Qualche nota in meno e un po piu di sentimento. In fondo la musica serve a questo no? Trasmettere emozione. Lui é un talento, ma l arte no é esibizionismo. Creeo che i pollici in giu abbiano questo come motivazione. Il talento non credo si possa discutere, é lampante.

[@milesdust3465]

Amazing! I discovered Kevin Eubanks in the mid 80´s. I guess that Mr Mancuso knows about him as well. Once again, words are not enough.

[@brianmi40]

You can literally here the PERIODS in Matteo's phrasing ("."). This is so important, because so many skilled improvers just run up and down like RUN ON SENTENCES DO.

[@2tryhard]

GREAT analogy!Spot on.

[@mchristr]

His timing is just otherworldly. Like a machine.

[@ryansutherland4801]

His phrasing is so god damn great. seems so humble too

[@paulmcgrath2430]

Pure joy to watch this young master at his craft! Bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻

[@cirecomputers]

I was watching Steve Vai live on facebook and he mentioned your name. I googled you and found your videos. You're playing is empicable and your technique is flawless with the finger picking. You will be famous one day soon I'm sure. Keep up the awesome playing and please let me know when you have and ep or album out for sale. I'd like to buy it. Love the snips as well. I hope you guys are still together.Stay safe in this Coronavirus world. We need more talented musicians in the world like you. Grazie per la bella musica

[@robertsegal9869]

I'm not a guitarist or musician just a frustrated 'wanna be drummer' but I can listen to Matteo all day.

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

He's first of all a great musician, then a great guitar player. This is the reason 'cause ALL musicians admire him, not only guitarists.

[@johnpalmer1005]

Unbelievable. Probably my favorite guitar player right now. Great technique, sound, and imagination. Wonderful musician! Thank you!

[@gzablodski]

This little piece of music really showed me the beauty of blues scale for the first time! I have been a musician for over 20 years. I've listened to hundreds of guitar players of all styles. Mateo's style of playing is so relaxed, technically flawless, and Inexplicably sweet, that I want to "rewind the tape" and listened to his performance again and again. Simply amazing! Thank you Mateo!

[@perihelion7798]

The I IV V blues is like a building foundation - you can build about anything upon it. Very tasteful and precise playing. Excellent work. Nice appreciation of the blues. Thanks!

[@themayor6836]

WOW - Just when you think you've seen it all - Matteo comes and destroys every "run rule", Picking technique and set's the bar higher. I've been playing guitar 35 yrs and I'm not easily impressed. Well I am floored, speechless and proud to know the guitar FUTURE is in goods hands with MM. This kid is reallllyyy brilliant & special!!!

[@chuchunichichi]

Ahhhh, so good. The first half a minute was very Robben Fordish in articulation, and that is a GREAT thing

[@lore94metallica]

I had the same feeling

[@lucamaori7777]

robben ford is something else.

[@manuelcreinhardt]

Agree, so much Robben Ford here in general. For me there is the blues before Robben Ford and the blues after Robben Ford.

[@andrewtsousis3130]

A lifetime of learning there, crammed into a few sweet 12bar measures. Incredible!

[@Flightofphenomena]

Every time I come back to this it blows me away. Simply unfathomable speed and precision.

[@dannycostello3129]

His musical mind is on a different level than most of the very top players, truly remarkable. He's also Italian like me so that makes him extra cool.

[@darkstatehk]

Matteo is like a secret operative; he first infiltrates the genre, mimicking the method and style, gaining appreciation and recognition. Then, with his expert skills he subtly introduces carefully crafted variations based on multiple adjacent genres. All of a sudden, your ears were masterfully subverted without you even knowing it until it was too late.

[@chrismilton5300]

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[@darkstatehk]

@@chrismilton5300 chat who?

[@chrismilton5300]

@@darkstatehk bot… you are a bot…

[@darkstatehk]

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[@chrismilton5300]

@@darkstatehk If that is the case, kindly detail a variation he crafted and the multiple adjacent genres he based it on…

[@chumbo]

Man...some of the sickest jazz-blues playing I've ever seen...phrasing, technique, sound, jazz harmony, it's all there. Congrats!! Please do more :-)

[@marcelobecerra5083]

He visto a Matteo también tocar solos a 1000 por hora y así iguales de limpios, como en este blues. Directo a ganar un sitio destacado entre los guitarristas contemporáneos. Larga carrera musical 💪🎶 saludos 🇨🇱🚴‍♂️

[@skpince]

I keep watching this video over and over again. I wish I could like it again and again. Such a clean and precise sound, yet has feeling.

[@122Music1]

The guy is so good its staggering. Imagine the time,effort, and inate skill sets involved. Truely an advanced player beyond belief.

[@lonesomeguitarplayer]

What can I say ... simply baffling. Eric and Joe and so many other guitarists (like myself) will salute you as a true genius. Keep up the good work Matteo, grazie mille.

[@a.s.2426]

A genius of technique. Is that a high praise or not. Can’t tell.

[@22vx]

I'm pretty sure you're the best guitarist in the world.

[@pectenmaximus231]

He's basically the Highlander

[@abhirocksbed11]

Best is really subjective, my friend!!

[@manuelgilioli]

I wouldn't say the best but for sure one of the, unbelievable

[@aldo_pinheiro]

It's between him and Kevin Heiderich, imo. Both are unbelievably talented

[@dougshankle7946]

@@aldo_pinheiro no Guthrie?

[@iggydisalvo]

Grandissimo, incredibile fraseggio, timing, tecnica e scelta delle note. Complimentissimi!

[@rick00770]

I’ve played for over 50 yrs various styles and influences, just discovered this guy this week. He is amazing. Thanks for sharing . I like someone who played loose and fre like him, the phrasing and touch is so impressive.

[@michaelh8862]

I don't know, how often times I listened to this piece here - it blows me away every time🤯❣️❣️

[@steroidolympics2012]

clearly this young man was raised in a house with parents who played music, and/or are very supportive.

[@alexjackson8841]

his father is Vincenzo Mancuso, a great Italian guitarist.

[@steroidolympics2012]

@@alexjackson8841 As suspected! Get 'em thinkin' and playin' music while they're young!

[@Lozh1993]

And the bass.

[@marktheelf53]

La speranza italiana di avere il più bravo chitarrista del mondo...ed è ancora un pischello!

[@Maurizio70GilmourFan]

I will repeat this for every video: this Guy is a Phenomenon, this Guy have one of the best talent ever seen, this Guy is pure emotion and can do everything technically!

[@cliffirddelbridge2810]

This guy has a name.

[@a.s.2426]

Technique, technique, technique. Yes. However, like almost everyone else in these Comments, I suspect when it’s time to stop searching KZbin for shredders and listen to some music for music’s sake you won’t be thinking about Mancuso at all. Unfortunately, as of now.l, he isn’t the second coming of Coltrane, Hendrix, or any of their ilk.

[@spider-man910]

That last bar he could have did the classic descending blues cord inversion to bring it to a resolve .....its the old iconic blues riff that we all know , still a great way to solo in a blues shuffle ...awesome Matteo. idk how many times I've watched this. ...lol. 👍👍.

[@365dongle3]

Love it!!!!

[@Krispy1011]

You are right Matt - its not pure blues - but its you're blues and its totally fantastic - your touch on this is iconic - great playing adding you're touch and style to this - and thx again for this great tidbit of blues that only you can do!

[@lancel71]

This kid is from another planet! Cheers to you brother!

[@mikegeeguitarman8991]

thats the finest electric playing I have heard in years..so tasty it actually hurt. How the hell do you do that with right hand fingers man..respect indeed !!

[@UweAltrichter]

Der absolute Hammer! Schon sehr lange mein Favorit auf der Gitarre.

[@stevebailey547]

He seems to have a sincere ability to play any style he so chooses. Just an amazing talent. Music will never get boring with musicians such as this young man.

[@a.s.2426]

Agree with 50% of what you said. He is technically excellent. However, like almost everyone else in these Comments, I suspect when it’s time to stop searching KZbin for shredders and listen to some music for music’s sake you won’t be thinking about Mancuso at all. Unfortunately, as of now.l, he isn’t the second coming of Coltrane, Hendrix, or any of their ilk.

[@CrAzzyWak]

I've been playing guitar for my whole life, you're so slick, so on point. Very intelligent and efficient playing. Refreshing to listen!

[@Samurai78420]

All the hype is very, very real. I been playing for 38 years, had a very successful music career, and I can fkng SMOKE a fretboard in several genres. This guy is absolutely incredible. It inspires me so much.

[@cristianoborges29]

Não entendo porque dão deslike num vídeo desse! O cara é sensacional! Maravilhoso! Mas a inveja é triste, não são capazes de fazer o que o cara faz, daí dão deslike!

[@stuartweissman7306]

Hey guys, all the players you mention in comparison are stellar musicans...but they lack the range that Matteo has. Specifically, his jazz playing is extraordinary. As amazing as Gatton was, he could play "jazzy" but he really did not exhibit the harmonic sophistication and understanding of the bebop language that Matteo has. It's not about the technique, fingers or otherwise. Ditto for Govan. Please don't take this as a put down on those fantastic musicians, it's just that this Matteo phenom is a one off. As astounding as his technical ability is, the breath of his style range and the ability to dig deep into each of these styles is, well, amazing as we all seem to experience. For the record, the ability to play Bebop does not make one a better musician in and of itself. How one handles three notes may define musicianship.... that Matteo is where he is at his age defies reason... wish i could be around in 30 years to see where he lands, but alas, at 72 that is not likely to happen.

[@consulentecomunicazionestr3072]

Someone who understand Matteo, at last! I am absolutely agree! MM is simply unique, for many reasons, as that you said. But there is much more. Human qualities, for me the most important. Humility, kindness, empaty, no arrogance

[@ericflynn6541]

I just found out about this kid today and I'm absolutely floored! He is as good as anyone who I've ever heard play and he can do some things I've never seen anyone do as smoothly

[@tito_pane]

E quando la mano destra si mette in posizione "bassistica" sai che sta per succedere il putiferio hahaha IMMENSO anche sul blues

[@PolloneOviparo]

Tito Pietrella 😀 È vero! Anche io, quando arriva, mi tengo più forte.

[@andsalomoni]

Peccato che usi il fretwrap. Tutti gli altri devono farsi un mazzo tanto per imparare a fare lo string muting.

[@tito_pane]

@@andsalomoni c'è del commento in mezzo a questa gelosia

[@haydn8596]

The fact that 'you're not a pure blues guy' made it ever more incredible :D

[@landjwilk]

"Had some Doubts?" Matteo, you're a brilliant player! It's some of the freshest soloing I've heard in a long time; Big Fan!!

[@seanfitzpatrick7878]

Everything this kid plays, every genre, every style, and every tone he produces is amazing. The phrasing is so tasteful, and the technique is flawless. His note choices could make Coltrane's ears perk up. God I love listening to him play.

[@cfmetal]

Mr beato brought me here. I've never seen anyone play this style like this EVER. making me want to learn classical picking now

[@DenisLogicCertified]

Amazing like always Matteo!!! I’ve discovered this guy about 6 years ago or so, and as a guitar player myself, to Matteo is the best guitar player in the world, at least to me who have played for almost 40 years and have listened to tons of guitar players in every genre (Wes Montgomery, Steve Vaï, Larry Carlton, Paco DeLucia, Allan Holdsworth, Joe Satriani, Lee Ritenour, Steve Lukather, etc...), But Matteo is the new generation and to me he’s above all of the other one in this generation, all of them!

[@bluetv6386]

Really? Please explain.

[@HazHarpo]

I totally agree with you. In a flooded field full of online players he totally rises above the rest. He's my new favorite. A lot of times we fall into the trap of being impressed with technical novelty. Well, Matteo's got that but he's also a musician, not just a guitar player, of the highest order. Any of those great players you mentioned would nod their heads to this guy.

[@richardhowes4831]

To say he is better than Holdsworth is a stretch. Holdsworth, IMO, is a once in a century genius. That said, Matteo is among the best of the best. I would love to see him do a project with Jacob Collier.

[@musicforever4319]

did you hear Luis Salinas?

[@musicforever4319]

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[@benboyette5882]

Absolutely Amazing! You took a typical blues progression and made it extraordinary! I've been playing for 35 years and am very inspired by your playing to become better and keep learning ! Thank you for sharing your talent! Also....please share your Helix patch or at least a brief description of it. Thank you!!!!

[@combatOracle1]

Matteo is the future of fusion guitar and it's great to see such a young guy so proficient. I just hope he takes a leaf out of guys like Holdsworth’s book and doesn't feel coraled into conformity. He definitely has the skill to explore his own unique musical cosmos and blaze some new trails.

[@chrismaines1285]

Spot on rendition. Fabulous!

[@frankschwemmer7501]

Not easy just to admire, without getting frustrated . Matteo is so...so...so... his hybrid technic , half classical, half elecric... incredible

[@NickDelaneyMusic]

Mate that is some of the smoothest and tastiest playing I've heard in a long time! Thankyou very much for your content, inspiring!

[@92ninersboy]

His bending, attack, vibrato are drenched in authentic blues but then he takes it into the stratosphere ... because he can. All of his chops and technical innovations are put to purely musical use. I would love to here Matteo and Clapton play together. I heard him solo on Donna Lee and he's also mastered the bebop language playing through changes. These genres are probably ones he has visited and absorbed like a sponge (while others devote a lifetime to mastering them). But his master stroke is to take all these styles and approaches and meld them into a visionary spear that penetrates into the future while deeply respecting the history that preceded him.

[@a.s.2426]

Perfectly put. You get it. You have the self-awareness I believe most in the Comments lack. I suspect when it’s time to stop searching KZbin for shredders and listen to some music for music’s sake they won’t be thinking about Mancuso at all. Unfortunately, as of now. he isn’t the second coming of Coltrane, Hendrix, or any of their ilk. Just a technician for the moment. Let’s wait and see.

[@92ninersboy]

@@johnnysilverhand1733 Well, I absolutely love the two Sonny's on After Hours - probably my favorite tenor battles on that album with Dizzy (I knew Sonny Stitt a bit and I talked to him about that session). But I think you may have missed the mark on what this young guy has to offer - he's extremely musical - much more than an ego-driven shredder. I don't think he's trying to be the next B.B. King on this - I don't think he wants to be. He's much more than a technician, which is for me what a lot of the fusion guitar players are - not to mention the Heavy Metal crew. Often the greats of old hold a special place in our hearts - they can't be replaces and shouldn't be. Just because Mancuso also explores the bebop language doesn't mean he's the next Bird either - that territory has already been covered. This guy, though, is opening a path into the future and I have nothing but respect for what he's doing.

[@92ninersboy]

@@a.s.2426 No, he's already more than a technician - that's why I'm excited by him while most of the others leave me cold.

[@a.s.2426]

@@92ninersboy Understood. We do have to wait for the compositions to come, don't we, though? (I've heard the new album and that one I don't find memorable.)

[@a.s.2426]

@@92ninersboy Interesting thoughts. Time will tell us more.

[@gabrielepolesel4657]

Mai sentito un fraseggio così complesso, veloce e cantabile come questo, veramente impeccabile

[@yts8719]

Appreciate your efforts and time to share the differences.

[@gitarmats]

So good! Phrasing, tone, technique, timing, vocabulary... it's all there!

[@jeffkerzner6254]

You just took the blues to a place I've never heard before. Thank you!

[@a.s.2426]

Is that good or bad, ultimately? Or just a dry fact?

[@jeffkerzner6254]

@@a.s.2426 it's an opinion.

[@a.s.2426]

@@jeffkerzner6254 What I meant is: Do you find that place to be particularly enjoyable or just different than whatever else you've heard?

@@a.s.2426 You again. He said thank you , so , ultimately...good. You seem to be pretty interested in Matteo , even though you don't seem to respect his talent. Why do you bother?

[@a.s.2426]

You again. My post is from 9 months ago. Lately, I bother because I keep getting replies from folks like you to my old posts:) ... Mancuso's talent is incredible. That's obvious. I simply object to what I see as the conflation as a reaction of shock to his technical prowess with assertions that the music is some sort of Coltrane-esque spiritual experience. For me, it's definitely not the latter and I think, as I said, that many conflate the former for the latter in the heat of their enthusiasm.

[@videowatcher4006]

Rick Graham, eat your heart out and by the way, I'm responsible for watching this 51,000 times. Matteo, you are from another planet me old son.

[@brunoerckmam5070]

"Guitarists can't play using bass right hand technique" Matteo- Hold my pick

[@eduardocarvalho6177]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@stefanomorbidelli8878]

Omg so i can finally play guitar!!!

[@JavyonVISION]

Lol!!

[@alecheli7586]

Ahahahahahahahha

[@luiki3179]

Dead😂

[@johnbrown4568]

Great technical player indeed. And yes...Robben Ford should come to your mind here....however, with many superfluous notes.

[@BillyReed68]

.....And all these years I thought I needed to use a pick to play the blues, because well, that is what everyone said. I'm a classical guitarist and limited myself to finger styled pieces and acoustic guitars. THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing me what was possible. I have to remember that great musicians always push these boundaries back. Thank you for reminding me not to listen to so called experts who constantly tell you "You can't do that." Well NOW I can tell them, well, I just did.

[@Atreyu_]

matteo mancuso is the Messi of the guitar…

[@paulrevere4749]

How is it possible to be so young and already be the GOAT??!?!?

[@DirtyDirkDiggler]

Well when it’s all subjective anything is possible 😂

[@Maurizio70GuitarChannel]

Please Matteo, put in your future career at least a full Blues Album!!! Do it for all of us!

[@MarkLAsche]

Oh my goodness! Those beautiful lines, implied ii-Vs, and altered dominant scales. A Master.

[@mrfudd13]

Adding jazz, and Hendricks-style licks to the tired old blues hacks takes it to a new, tasty level - and those smooth-as-silk fingers!