MAX OSTRO IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL!!!

[@MaxOstro]

Thank you for the review! Man, I really appreciate it

[@andydavid9]

Woah bro! You’re soo good. Looking forward to more of your videos! 🚀

[@djclaudeus]

Max is so great! I'm definitely a fan!

[@damianmmx]

We love you Max. When can we get a full Album?

[@vaiman9153]

Very very good playing Max. Your hard work shows. You move in between styles and techniques flawlessly and I can see many influences in your playing. Guthrie, Greg Howe etc. Keep up the wonderful playing. You are gifted and an inspiration and a real pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@AlphaWhaleLoveCryptoYum]

Holy Max!

[@moresnare]

I'm a drummer, but I understand what's going on here. : ) Dude is a natural. I'm blown away.

[@martinlouden9005]

This is beyond shredding. Most shredding is just playing fast for the sake of it, and not always audibly discernible. This kid is a genius in the true sense of the word. He thoroughly understands the music he's playing and could show some of our more "seasoned" guitarists a thing or two!

[@jackiedaytona7681]

Max is legitimately one of the finest guitarists I've ever heard. He would've been on the cover of every mag back in the day. How he wasn't the winner of the Kiesel contests is beyond me.

[@gregsallin9385]

My thoughts exactly.

[@corrado]

have you heard Daniele Gottardo play? dude is not even human. Search him on youtube

[@eMysterium]

Shawn Lane was the first guy to take guitar to that other worldly place of razor sharp technique + beautiful melodic sense. Guthrie Govan took that torch from him. Max Ostro is the next in that line. Unbelievable player.

[@Chris-is1rd]

@@eMysterium No, that would be Allan Holdsworth

[@eMysterium]

@@Chris-is1rd Nah, Holdsworth was a pure fusion player with lots of wide “outside” based melodies. Shawn’s more diatonic approach, especially early on, was something else. Allan was fantastic but he never created something like “Rules of the game”.

[@Guitar_Fella]

How on earth can a 17 year old play the guitar like he has been playing/studying for 30 years!...also, he doesn't need to even scrutinise the neck while he is playing! This man was born to play, evolve, actually become as one with the guitar. I really don't think we will see his like again in our lifetimes.

[@vandpiben]

He's a left hand only player. Uses months on every video he puts out

[@pmacfto]

@@vandpiben kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4GznGagjtt3fKs He does use legato a lot but he can pick just as well

[@denmun9722]

I think you underestimate the ability of millions of kids growing up with an online library of the most brilliant musicians/teachers/tips/etc at their instant disposal. True, you could pour over that stuff for a lifetime and never attain "Max level" but I think it'll be less rare as time goes on

[@stanislouse4168]

We had a guy like that. At 15 no one could touch him.

[@alanagottalottasay997]

His playing has the feel of a true modern master…his phrasing isn’t just technical it’s layered in a way that speaks to the trained and untrained ear simultaneously…there is a message for both…it’s musical in a way that feels beyond the instrument he’s playing….

[@Murphy_R9]

Yeah its called Prodigy! 🤣

[@michaellewchuk8272]

well said

[@xlr8r2010]

Max really is on another level...he makes you look at your own guitar, and say WTF!

[@ogmakefirefiregood]

It's not only the technique. it's the jazz phrasing. You can tell he knows theory inside and out.

[@GuyDanielsMusicEtc]

And he has a unique sense of humor which just adds to the magic. No teeth gritting at all, with Max.

[@mksland3884]

Max is so unique because of his effortless fluidity, speed and amazing phrasing. The first few times I saw him I kept replaying the videos because I wasn't sure it was real.

[@tobetb]

Max is def next level, he REALLLY needs to capitalise on his momentum...release more!! all guitarists are in complete awe of his talent

[@cuttmastercush]

Best playing Ive heard in a long time!

[@BboyEklypse]

Omg..... This is one of the coolest somgs ive ever seen anybody play!!! This just inspired me so much

[@Nherdvous]

Man, its about time people quit sleeping on Max. This kid is going to be a LEGEND!

[@Utubesuxmycock]

youre a cyncial short sighted clown if you dont recognize this kid as amazing

[@henrygeorge4876]

😂 no

[@JonHop1]

​@@henrygeorge4876 cope Max is killing it right now

[@mayorrodgers7446]

Truth

[@johnbuurman]

he gives me two contradictive feelings, one ; pick up my guitar and start playing , two...... throw my guitar out of the window and take a book and a coffee, what a talent!

[@mikeburton1703]

this kid was sent from heaven to show us alittle of what music will be .....he is unbelievable.....

[@turnech]

You could say this kid is a virtuoso but it would be such a disservice. He's without a doubt one of the best guitarists to have ever walked the Earth. He's musical, unbelievably fast, innovative...he's the best on the planet right now..

[@shawnchaudry2126]

That diminished chord on the intro and the overdrive powerchords really set up the feel for the song. So subtle and easily disregarded.

[@Hhbdr]

He was born to do this. It's easy for a gifted person. All the best say it was easy to learn. Then they all say... I slept with it.

[@isadormoti6977]

Max's effortless talent is really jaw dropping.

[@davidgarcia8782]

I’ve been playing guitar for 35 years and Max is the first in 15 years that I can honestly say ‘This bloke is kicking the sh** outta music for technique AND phrasing’ Fantastic playing, gives me hope and makes me wanna give up at the same time. You KNOW what I mean lol.

[@gedcowburn2371]

Yes, I'd call him an "ebay guitarist" because when I see him play I feel like putting my guitars of ebay! Fortunately, this feeling has, so far, been somewhat shortlived! :-)

[@DougCanney1]

I been watching and trying to play along with Max for a few years now. Really good kid too, nice dude and humble. What I take away most from what I learn from him is his flowing use of modes and bends, he does all kinds of ghost bends and will switch up in the middle of a big bend and just go to that note, kind of a jazzy thing at times. This guy is what makes me more believe in aliens, this dude is from another planet. He's definitely a virtuoso but he's more than that, I can't quantify it with this language. Also, I tell my students all the time, be economical with your hand and fingers when you play, don't move them any more away from the neck than you physically have to. If you watch Max, he barely lifts his fingers off the fretboard in between licks or chord changes. Perfect technique.

[@michaelolz]

I agree. I’ve often watched Max’s playing many times in the past and I would just despair. His tone is flawless. His sense of the fretboard is utterly supernatural. The tiny legatos alone are proof that no one can touch him. If the world’s looking for the next guitar superhero-look no further than Ostro.

[@robertkorn]

How he can be so loose and so technically perfect at the same time is mind blowing. I've been following his videos for awhile, he also has a fantastic musical sense of humor.

[@leehenderson8132]

Max is the stuff man.And looks soo relaxed and absolutely my favorite.Phrasing baby,my man.Way above us.

[@Auto_Funk]

Great vid! Unbelievable player... Like you said at the start, he's so good it makes you feel like selling up! :)

[@Uncle_Mark2600]

Max Ostro is amazing! I could listen to him all day.

[@franccape1811]

Max is amazing he’s taken it to the next level. Wish him success on he’s journey

[@ParagonGarage]

I feel exactly like you do, and as a guitarist i try to show my wife and friends what im seeing and hearing and they just don’t get it, freekin his playing just puts me in that happy zone as does, Andy Timmons, Nick Johnson, Joe Satriani etc…..

[@delcuze]

I even showwed him at a friend guitarist (a very bad guitarist for 30 years) and he told me it was just technnical stuff. WTF !!! Not really my friend anymore. I could ear the Max's vidéos in endless loops

[@Nick--Name]

@@delcuze yes! He's no robot

[@NocturnalSurgeon]

This dude is phenomenal... wishing all success for you both

[@pmacfto]

Watch his 2019 Kiesel contest entry - the winner by far. Then watch his 2020 entry in which he plays his Ibanez and zooms in on the headstock at the end in some sort of minor defiance :p Incredible talent - I'm 50 and have been into guitar since I was 14 - seen everyone live from Paul Gilbert, Vai, Satriani,, Nuno and Petrucci to Guthrie, Larry Carlton, Josh Smith and everyone in between - Max is next level insane and quirky with it - fantastic sense of humour and a joy to watch, well done to JTC for picking him up so early too!

[@arensteyerman5008]

personally he's like a russian guthrie govan, with the comedy he puts in his guitar, the emotion, the personality and the raw skill and talent.

[@jonthemachine1970]

Same with me. I started with Mac Alpine, then Yngwie, Satriani, Vai, Van Halen, Joe Stump. This kid is INSANE. Truly next level.

[@Batataguita]

so young and already playing like this, this boy is a monster on the guitar

[@Belman5]

This kid is honestly one of the best guitarists I have ever heard. Just mind blowing, and so exciting to listen to.

[@NoneOfyourBusiness468]

Max is re-inventing the guitar playing like Jimmy Page, Eddie van Halen, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen and some few others done.

[@guillermodelnoche]

I grew up on Shrapnel Records, Vai, Satch, Beck and I can say with clear conscience that Max is my new guitar God! I get so excited and just laugh watching him play. He is a true delight!

[@Jaden48108]

Very jazzy. Got to appreciate his melodic lines and how he keeps it interesting. The dude is good.

[@fishnmaster421]

Max fucking does 3 tone bends, manifest picks mid riff, slides with lightning speed, walks with monster walks. It’s more than a normal mind can comprehend. I’ve been playing lead guitar longer than Max has been alive. And he’s my idol! Lol

[@andydavid9]

It is astonishing just how good he is at such a young age. Even if he was 50 I’d be impressed 😂

[@sjb454]

He is amazing. Blows my mind every time I watch him.

[@mickdebergerac1143]

Hi mate, I'm an older player and through the years I've been amazed how the guitar has evolved. Many players have made me smile because of technique and stunning ability of speed and accuracy. I have to say Max has something extra, like you pointed out , the subtle bends in a run, other amazing runs that you wouldn't notice but makes the overall performance outstanding. I am hoping he tours soon in the UK, I would go out of my way to see him play. Maybe he will be invited on a G3 tour? let's hope, your a damn good player yourself, Happy New Year

[@andydavid9]

A G3 tour is a good shout! Do they still do those? Thanks man!

[@mickdebergerac1143]

@@andydavid9 After Covid? I hope they would. Imagine this very young man in the midst of our heroes! I think the last time "The Gods" where rattled was when Tommy Emmanuel was on the G3 tour!

[@jamesa.paintingjap.7777]

Watched all his videos multiple times! mind blowing how effortless he's mastered so many techniques 🤘🏼🔥🔥

[@RT10Viperman]

Me too and you are right

[@ДмитроПекарчук]

That's like a hell of a burst of ideas and approaches! What a comprehension, pure genuine style!

[@Legion_Victrix]

I was quite disapointed not to see him in the Biggest Shred Collab that was recently posted by Jared Dinnes. He would have been awesome in this video. I think he will be among the greatest guitar players worldwide in a very near future. He's already there in my mind but he's simply not known enough to have that recognition. Cheers from Montréal, Canada

[@complexphenom402]

He's definitely already there.

[@Nherdvous]

They're scared of him. lol!

[@nathanfichter8629]

Could care less if he's ever featured on anything by that clown.

[@Nherdvous]

@@nathanfichter8629 In-fuckin-deed! Max got more talent than all those clowns.

[@davidderoux7552]

@@Nherdvous clowns?...I think you are the clown, no, I'm sure!

[@douglasroderick9873]

I started seeing when he was 12. He’s amazing!!!!!

[@hughjeale1948]

A more organic player you'll never find. Rhythmically sensational. Born to do this. Simply the best......but not prolific.

[@juankplaysmusic]

I like he is taking his time and keeping a low profile, "hidden" in Russia; no streaming, no interviews, no lessons, bs. Imagine if he does just one album (a masterpiece) and then quits lol!

[@stephenhensley5631]

Dude, I've been watching him for months and my jaw hits the floor everytime I hear him play. You can hear him play at 13 and still be gob smacked. I'm 72 and have been playing since I was 12.

[@timtorkelson7201]

Love his style, sound,calm mastery of his craft,friggen awesome!!👏👏👏

[@rorycosgrove]

Great video! Max is simply ridiculous and I found myself astounded watching this even having seen this performance dozens of times before 😂

[@m00nchildblues]

Max has matured in his playing for sure! Throwing in Carlton,ford jazz blues licks in his rainbow of shred!

[@GuitarLessonsMadeEasy]

Love Max, been watching him for awhile now, incredible talent

[@leftymadrid]

I've come across Max some time ago. He blew me mind, when he was even younger. This guy was playing a Fender Squire which sounded unbelievable! His technical playing ability is just out of this planet! I am a guitarist myself ( No where near Max of course) but I can surely play a guitar. Still, not even if I had a million years to live and practice could I even get close to doing what he does with a guitar 🎸!!

[@charlesmiller3278]

5:12 - you spoke over the best note of the song! The harmonic there is amazing. I'd love that guitar but the lovely people at Ibanez didn't bother to make a left handed model :( Max is already one of the greats and he's still a teen... incredible really.

[@nebula_M42]

That harmonic is worth millions. It's perfectly placed to culminate the previous run

[@PhilCurrieMusic]

Great video. I like how you highlighted some of the interesting parts. I also love your comment about the headphones being the thing you have in common..That was funny and very humble. Maxx is a musical savant, no doubt about it....

[@gradygordon453]

I think MAX is the best guitar player alive right now.

[@camillaericajuliarandal332]

More Max please! There are so little reactions and review of his stuff on youtube (especially in English) and it is quite sad since he is absolutely golden. I think it could generate views to be one of the first to cover him before he blows up and also bring people to your channel.

[@Nocturnus23]

This guy will be the next Vai and in my opinion even better , i follow his stuff for a wile now

[@1QuadControl]

Max is one of my favorites. Amazing talent. When you said, "what even happened there" about his run at 2:33 , you failed to mention the cherry that Max put on top of it at the end with the harmonic via his right hand! That puts a smile on my face for sure! He has an amazing ability to hear sophisticated phrasing in his head... and just have it magically flow right out his finger tips. And he doesn't even need to look at the fret board to do so. Truly spectacular! I would certainly buy any and all albums Max ever puts out... c'mon Max!!!

[@andydavid9]

Haha yeah I didn’t realise this at the time!

[@Nick--Name]

I'm too )

[@GearZenChannel]

Max is awesome for sure. Hopefully guitar music will make a comeback soon!

[@tomt.5799]

A naturally born musician, the music and technical skill lives within him, playing is for him as natural as eating, walking, riding a bike etc, he is the new master... BTW he seems to be reading the notes most of time, hardly looking at the fretboard

[@aussietruckphotosandmodels8510]

I've been watching Max for about 6 months, very talented. You Tube is fantastic for this sort of stuff. I really like his version of Rhumba by DiDula that he did when he was about 14. A few years ago I lost 2 fingers on my left hand, and can no longer play, now I don't feel so bad it.

[@andydavid9]

Ah man, sorry to hear about your accident! Max is definately heaps of talent and hard work!

[@Nick--Name]

You can still play with three fingers. Do not give up!

[@magnuzius]

Great reaction vid! Like your style and of course, couldn´t agree moore - Max is totally awesome!

[@hamptonmanufacturing3566]

Maxx Ostro is just beyond belief. This kid has blown my socks off more times than I can count.

[@mayorrodgers7446]

I’ve been following Max for a while now. I totally agree with your assessment. While I have always appreciated his playing and his quirky sense of humor recently he has gone next level. The kid is a savant.

[@NapasaBalabak]

Max ostro so incridible

[@jereddennis4110]

Yeah this guy is amazing! He has a such a fresh take on virtuoso gtr.

[@gregsallin9385]

Loved your review. Very much my thoughts regarding shredding w/out musical taste (although it's fun to watch). I've watched all of Max's videos and have watched this one in particular at least 50 times. You didn't mention the harmonic hammer on... that amazed me.

[@andydavid9]

Thanks man! He’s a monster for sure!

[@allanlisp]

Max is a kind of Surgeon over the fretboard... Thanks for sharing Bro...!!!

[@adrianmonk68]

Max ostro Is unbelievable!!! Makes it look so easy!!!!

[@R.J.1]

His style and showmanship is something else.

[@cbx1168]

Unbelievable playing; incredible light touch

[@joker57]

Max is the future!!

[@tonyocnos6691]

Ostro will be, all certain here, a true legend of guitar playing.

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Outstanding player. Reminds me of a mix between Tom Quayle and Shaun Tubbs. It's rare to see such technical ability done with such soul and the deadpan expressionless face just adds to it for me. brilliant is the only word

[@jonthemachine1970]

Max's brilliance is in his right hand. He has the most effortless picking.

[@pictureperfectplaces8766]

I love Max Ostros playing!! I want to know where I can buy his music! Ive been wanting to download it and all I can find is his classical guitar stuff

[@PauloMontez74]

Hello Andy! Love your analysis and the way you feel music. Keep up providing these great contents! Thank you!

[@cam-inf-4w5]

You cant just be a listener, you cant just play guitar, you have to be an advanced player to even SEE how much more advanced he is

[@Kazyman]

I'm a retired lead guitarist & I am still smiling because of this young man. Technical to the nines yet his expressive lead narrative is multi faceted, stylish & diversified. To be so young and playing guitar for such a short span compels me to say that he is one of the very few TRUE 'naturals,' though I do wonder what his daily practice regimen consists of. Thx for posting this remarkable talent.

[@RebornThroughHate]

His technique is so effortless. He's a special talent, for real.

[@giovannirui7470]

Hi Andy. If You like Max, that is unbelievable, you should also look at Matteo Mancuso's videos. Those two kids are the future of the instrument!

[@andydavid9]

Hey man, I’m currently editing that video! Will be on the channel in the next few days

[@davidderoux7552]

Matteo is just amazing!

[@GuyDanielsMusicEtc]

He's part of the new breed of young players who have absolutely no fear. Or far less than previous gens.

[@DizzyKrissi]

These kids are amazing - it shows me that I surely missed something during my past pratice time :D

[@1929hellbox]

Max is very musical, I would like to hear some longer compositions.

[@TwistedIllusionUK]

Just found Max recently myself, he is ridiculous! Enjoyed your breakdown man!

[@fmills1583]

Agreed, this kid is the Mozart of this era. Max is 17.

[@fmills1583]

BTW if you want to do a video about another kid genius go to YO YO channel. That kid is 12 or 13 I think. She plays Vai, Gilbert, Satriani and Goven covers like it's a walk in the park. Search "Far beyond the sun - Yingwie, YOYO cover(live version)"... (Done when she was 8 years old)

[@andydavid9]

@@fmills1583 thanks man!

[@kennethhacker1341]

This kid is spot on ...great video

[@steenandersen2580]

I have been following him for a time, Right now he is maybe the best, its music att high level not only technic. Its so beautiful lines he is able pull of, amazing. 👏😎

[@lbebjl]

Great title. 100% correct. This dude IS another level!

[@andydavid9]

Thanks Brendan! 🙌🏼

[@davidtsmith33]

He's outstanding.

[@psionic6126]

When i watch him i'm thinking of him beeing the fish in the ocean that is music. And we are just surfers, trying to hit the right wave, but he is born in the water. He's just vibing

[@MattDavisDrum]

I’m so glad you are doing some reaction videos for Max. Your review was dead on.

[@andydavid9]

Thanks man!

[@micheleg.2244]

Yes, it looks like he doesn't move the fingers on the keyboard. He plays very smoothly and the music is just terrific...

[@335fusion]

Great review on Max. Guthrie is out of this world too. Wherever he is in the song he can go anywhere and do anything at any speed. It is amazing - another level indeed - although it can get tiring if you NEVER resolve 🙂

[@steve23464]

'Shredders' are great but I can only consume a few minutes before it starts going over my head. Max has the ability to keep you connected with what he's playing by being so diverse. What ever you like he plays it but never too much of any one style.

[@Aalii6]

Max is awesome! Love it!

[@carolmartin4413]

Got that right. I grew up with Jimi Hendrix so when I heard this young man...wow...and I don't play guitar. His musicianship (and others) make utube worth it.

[@larryvelasquez662]

His playing is beautiful. Heavenly.

[@codychickadee5095]

3:11 that single subtle tap. Soo profound. Littlte tap

[@Peter-fh6up]

He has the musical ability to write guitar solos that can capture the imagination of the world and be played forever, however, unless he gets over shredding like crazy, he will only ever capture interest from other guitarists and not reach his full potential. Hope you will realise that one day Max . Wishing you the best.

[@phutureproof]

What you talking about, this kid shows restrain all the time, you come across as jealous

[@RT10Viperman]

Max has been awesome for a long time..! I cant believe you are just now hearing him...!!!

[@smdmf]

We need more MAX

[@GS44691]

Wonderful playing. Can you hum one they way to work?