Mr. Fastfinger - Be Wind My Friend - Mika Tyyskä. Guitar instrumental. Progressive Rock

Recorded live 21st of May 2016 at Grand, Porvoo, Finland. Trio arrangement of the song "Be Wind My Friend", originally from Spirit Rising -album. Listen at Spotify: open.spotify.c...
6 track EP from the concert. "Swim Like Sushi - Live EP" is now released. iTunes, Amazon...
EP Collection CD available from mrfastfinger.net/index.php/store
Watch song "Practive Heart" from the same concert / EP.
• Mr. Fastfinger - Pract...
Mika Tyyskä - Guitar
Lasse Rantanen - Bass
Thomas Törnroos.
Music arranged by Mika Tyyskä, Lasse Rantanen and Thomas Törnroos. Composed by Mika Tyyskä.
Olli Kykkänen event producer.
Recording engineers Markus Aukio and Tuomas Aukio.
Video shot by Niuke Hänninen.
Audio Mix and video post effect Mika Tyyskä
Mastered at Chartmakers East by Henkka Niemistö.
Special Thank you to all in Magnusborg artist association, who made this live show happen at Grand.
GUITAR GEAR
Mika plays Ruokangas Guitar and Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister Deluxe 40 amplifier. Pedalboard includes effects from Mad Professor, TC Electronic, Boss, Ibanez and Korg...

[@saschamarr495]

I come back to this performance every 7 months or so. Love it so much! You are truly inspirational and one of the best to ever pick up the instrument!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you so much! 🖐🙂

[@cbsaulren]

This is so good!

[@MikaFastfinger]

🙌😀

[@dorcyh.a1158]

Hate that i am this late to find this, you guys are the best!!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Not too late at all! If it doesn't smell funny, it's still valid!😃

[@Nyflheym]

Never tired of music like this... amazing master !!! Still listening to beach turtles.. and really like your music 🤟🤟🤟

[@MikaFastfinger]

So happy to hear! Wax on. Check out our new single ”Tremors” which came out last friday.

[@birdbraINCorporated]

Theres so much character in this man.. inspiring! Killer rhythm section too!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Corkeus It'llpannus Thank you so much!

[@rndhouse2urface]

So awesome sounding. Its like Satriani and Eric Johnson had a child. So fluid.

[@MikaFastfinger]

Heh, thank you! Actually I've been describing this song as "if Eddie Van Halen and Bruce Lee had a child" :)

[@IsoKasi]

♥️♥️♥️🇫🇮 ihana näinä hetkinä tuntea olevansa suomalainen ♥️♥️♥️🇫🇮

[@cbosmooth]

Late 2021, still the best, i have any friend i want bobbin their head to this 😊🤘

[@IhmePinokkio]

Licks that Mika does in 1:19 and 3:29 are just pure perfection!

[@MikaFastfinger]

🙏 🔥🙌 Thanks! not really a lick, it’s a melody/song!

[@JTCGuitar]

Amazing as always!!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Jamtrackcentral.com thank you! i respect this moment :)

[@GrooveDuude]

Distinct Mr. Fastfinger tone! I used to go to guitar shred show before KZbin became popular. I still visit that site. So inventive and encouraging.

[@MikaFastfinger]

+Groove Duude Those were the days :) Humble thanks!!!

[@richardbarstow3861]

been listening to your music off and on for over 3 years. This is one of my favorites ive played it hundreds of times by now im sure.

[@MikaFastfinger]

Happy to hear!!! new music, an album coming out most likely next spring!

[@huseyinsahin7660]

never felt so touched by instrumental music until I found you. your tone, style and feel ... no words.. truly beautiful. you and your bandmates should be proud ! please keep making music.

[@MikaFastfinger]

So great to hear! Thanks for letting me know. We are working on new material of course!

[@incitatus634]

You are the very best man! You have stolen a piece of my guitar heart in a slowly but meaningful way! I used to think that Govan was the best guitar player around but you are like a mix of him and Friedman... your compositions and phrasing is so damn crazy and beautiful! You are an awesome player and a even better musicia! Never change bro!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you for writing! You're trying to spoil me. I'm not sure what to reply except I'm very taken from such kind feedback. Glad this music reaches you. Humble thanks!

[@Elena_Krossviktory]

Mr Fastfinger -- Mr Tyyska, besides the fact that you're a wonderful musician, you're very artistic too, and the kind of a dance you perform with your guitar is really amazing -- 1:42 - wow! Great drummer and bassist! The music is out of this world!👏👏👏

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you so much for the great support! Also this has to be the very first time sombody compliments my dance moves 😅 Humble thanks, have a great day!🙏

[@theskv21]

Greetings from Santa Cruz, California. You'd be warmly received here if you ever come to play!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Eamon Bohan Thank you. Really hope to make it there one day!!!

[@grimwaltzman]

This riff is so amazing, i cant find words to express the feelings i get from hearing it.

[@evermendez244]

Greetings From Argentina Mika! Your phrasing blows my mind, awesome as always.

[@MikaFastfinger]

Greeting from Finland. Thank you so much friend!

[@DominickGonzales]

Yes!! My favorite Mr. Fastfinger song! Thank you so much for sharing this magic with us. I love the energy you all bring to this song. I feel alive every time I listen to it. Kiitos :)

[@MikaFastfinger]

Dominick Gonzales So pleased to hear! The Spirit Rising version i'm very happy with, but the tune really started growing once we started playing it live. Thanks my friend!

[@riddarhyttan]

Wonderful track, thank you!

[@MikaFastfinger]

riddarhyttan thank you!!!

[@paweiwanko7334]

Pięknie

[@sille202]

Great composition, skills and feeling - you are a big artist!

[@Elena_Krossviktory]

Merry Christmas to you, Mr Mika Tyyska! I wish you all the best in the new year! Can't wait for new vids from Mr Fastfinger!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Елена Дербенцева merry Christmas to you and your family! 🌲🌲🌲

[@Reinaardus19]

amazing sound, awesome song. This is my 7th or 8th replay today. Can't get enough. Very inspiring! cheeeeeers to you Mika and your music, respect!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Timotheus R thank you!!! Music really become music when you have an audience. Glad you were listening!

[@RickDevita]

Man, why couldn't I have been in Finland in May??? I love what this guy does on guitar!!!!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Rick Devita thank you friend!

[@joshuad8805]

this is amazing....your tone is so rich, I love it, your technique, your composition, your playing. top tier man.

[@LawrenceDuffy477]

Man that was great. I feel like I just flew in a blue dream for the love of god.

[@bassheadjazz2708]

love the drum mix here

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you! The guys who recorded this did a fantastic job, the whole live EP was so easy to mix. With just one guitar, bass and drums, there was a lot of room for each instrument.

[@Birdinsky3]

Super cool !! :-)

[@ClassicGuitarRockJFL]

Such tasteful playing! Thanks!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Classic Guitar Rock Thank you!

[@panicabyss9735]

i like this it's very soothing to me but it pumps me at the same time

[@MikaFastfinger]

Jeremy salvato Thank you! This live version especially gets very dynamic. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@john8212]

mika you need to come to england and do some live shows, this is the best thing thats gone through my ears. I only came across one of your videos about a month ago and im getting hooked on your playing and style. also made it special how i found a video of you playing with one of my top 3 players of all time mr paul gilbert. i think im gonna be putting you in that top 3

[@MikaFastfinger]

mark crow Thanks you for writing and compliments! Just announched some masterclasses in Germany, hope there will be some action in England! Ask of your nearest school if they would be interested in hosting something!

[@MikaFastfinger]

mark crow nearest music school i meant ofcourse! Currently masterclasses / workshops are somewhat possible, bringing the band would be perhaps too expensive.

[@john8212]

just come my house and we will have a jam

[@megnadh]

Such a beautiful track .. killer tone.. amazing example where the musician and his instrument has become one !!

[@MikaFastfinger]

+megnadh Thank you so much!

[@SilverPaladin]

Wow, I don't think I could walk away from one of your concerts the same person!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Steve Lawrence Thank you Steve!

[@syredeathtrooper]

Brilliant and inspirational musicianship. I don't know if there's an actual influence but I hear a lot of Buckethead in your music, and I'm a massive Buckethead fan. You bring something really different and unique to the instrument with a lot of emotion just like him. Great understanding of phrasing, and the technique is masterful. I hope you gain as much success as the KFC bucket-wearing man himself. I've been thinking of buying a H&K Tubemeister Deluxe, and listening to your playing and tone has sealed the deal for me. I just wish I could somehow find accurate tabs for this song of yours. It is the kind of music I take inspiration from and dream of writing.

[@gwhiz1957]

The only thing better than Mr. Fastfinger is TWO Mr. Fastfingers (@ 0:21)!

[@MikaFastfinger]

gwhiz1957 heh, thanks! had to take a look the video to get this ;)

[@cheapgearslover1474]

You know, Mr Fastfinger need a female assistant and a rival,that‘ll make the story. Just an anime idea, haha

[@Benteparle]

Awesome.

[@MrManio28]

Your music make me soooo happy I really love your style Mr. Mika Warm regards from York (UK)

[@MikaFastfinger]

MrManio28 thank you for letting me know. Wax on!!!

[@OzlinLikesVideos]

This is fantastic. I can't stop listening :D

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you. There's no reason to stop :)

[@rhettreamy9704]

this is so inspiring!. reminding me why I myself want to make music. to inspire

[@MikaFastfinger]

Rhett Reamy Thank you for the great compliment!!!

[@yukonline]

sound from heaven

[@solokavreli]

cool ... good job baby :* great sound too

[@bahador6]

Beautiful as always!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Bahador Saran thank you taking the time to listen. Cheers my friend!

[@xthexadvantagex]

Mika + Lari Basillio = ultimate jams and beautiful guitar god babies 👌🏻

[@MikaFastfinger]

Nathan Brown hmm what would i dare to answer here? Guitar god babies?!? Lari is beautiful and amazing player!

[@ms1610]

wow! Great playing Mika!

[@antitesisthrash]

wow Mr Fastfinger...i know you from guitarshredshow, its helping me before youtube era

[@VictorWerke]

I love your music!!! It's awesome

[@MikaFastfinger]

Victor Werke so pleased to hear.

[@JamesCarmichael]

Awesome! Absolutely love this style of playing. I have an Ibanez and it sounds very similar.

[@MikaFastfinger]

James Carmichael Thank you for the compliments. I thought my newer guitar has more Ibanez type tone thanks to DiMarzio's.

[@gcrauwels941]

Oh yes. New to me. Brutal !! This makes me grit my teeth and tense up.

[@Lavietto]

Still my favourite Tune Mika :)

[@MikaFastfinger]

So glad to hear, one of the favoure pieces to perform live. Some range in the dynamics :)

[@aleksandrekaishauri9977]

I have discovered you literally 10 minutes ago :D I love your playing so much. This song sound reminds me of buckethead and Paul. but with your unique style!

[@designteamnorway385]

Perkele :-) You really rock

[@MikaFastfinger]

😅 🔥 Thank you!!!

[@designteamnorway385]

@@MikaFastfinger BTW give my regards to the guy on the bass :-) I can see from his smile in the videos this is the reason he was borned. Keep up the good work and have yourself a wonderful day.

[@MikaFastfinger]

😀 I will! Have a great day, thanks for all the positive vibes! 🙌

[@guitarstorms]

amazing playing and feel for melody....

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you! Be sure to listen to the whole EP. You might like Nightvisions and Breath!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you my friend! It's a very simple song, but that is the key factor: there's room for playing and melody!

[@marcelo_campitelli]

Mika! Been following you since the mr fastfinger days with the website to learn the magic of the modes hehehe, you didn't have any record out at that time. Just wanted to say that I think you are an amazing musician/composer/guitarist and you're one of my favorite guitar players, very different and original. You have your own sound, and it takes just a couple of notes to say "yup, that's mika tyyska playing". Keep doing what you do, and keep this amazing level of excellence you have in your playing. Best of everything to you!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you Marcelo! So so happy to hear someone like you has been there all these years. People like you keep me going. I'm definelty going forward here, new music is happening as we speak. Thank you for staying there in the audience.

[@irmaztamal21]

Beautifully composed & played...

[@MikaFastfinger]

Bey Zam thank you, so enjoyable to perform live too. Funny how well it works stripped without all those tracks and instrument layeres of the album version!

[@fisttotemax]

Just discovered your music, immediately got inspired and had a 2 hours jam session. Love all the crazy stuff you do while making it seem effortless!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Max xaM Thank you! Pleased to hear my playing inspired you to jam!!!

[@Melitzaneitor]

Love your playing,writing and tone.Have been following you for a while and you really inspire me to play the guitar.To me your writing is very innovating and inspiring!Thank you for your influence!

[@MikaFastfinger]

So happy to hear! Thanks!

[@Nnang82]

Awesome music! I discover you from Troy channel

[@ferrygilbert]

love your playing ...love your tone and your sound (y) Amazing as always !!!!!!!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Nicholasverry hammer Thank you for the kind words!!! Wax on!

[@Roman1624]

Красиво! Очень понравилось! Привет из города Казани (Россия).

[@chriscollesano8463]

Great job, great tones!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you!

[@galegetget5345]

Simple melody yet really awesome I'm beating that replay button so hard ! I was wondering if you had a studio version laying around with a bit more gain, I couldn't find any

[@MikaFastfinger]

blinding light thank you! The studio recording is on Spirit Rising -album. You findit from iTunes, Spotify etc.

[@galegetget5345]

Not only fast fingers but also fast answers ahah. Thanks man gonna check this out keep up the good work !

[@quatokistouffer9846]

yummy goodness ...thank thank you !

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you, glad you found here!

[@MrHardrocker98]

Discovered thanks to Troy Grady! Rock on, killer track.

[@MikaFastfinger]

MrHardrocker98 Troy's work has really helped me recently. Thank you. Wax on!

[@theaklair]

Beautiful instrumental you make there :) Much respect!

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thank you so much!

[@paweiwanko7334]

Nie ważna jest szybkość , ilość dzwięków na sekundę, ale dżwięki współgrające z Tobą.

[@keithlomas3535]

It's good, unusual and interesting.

[@MikaFastfinger]

keith lomas Thank you! I prefier music just like that :)

[@pan.self-decayvocals2411]

KZbin recommendations work pretty fuckin well, this is dicent;)

[@al5rodri4]

Mika is one with the guitar

[@avhishekdahaldahaalnetra897]

Sir plzz I want guitar lession of this instrument Its really nice 👌 I haven't found any where

[@al5rodri4]

Master

[@CoreyWitt]

I just found you through the Troy Grady "How Much Gain" video he posted. Your tone and playing are SO great. How are you getting that beautiful clean sparkle when you play lighter? Is it just a great treble-bleed circuit in the aged green Ruokangas? Seriously... it is SO inspiring to hear your tone and playing. Thanks for what you do.

[@MikaFastfinger]

Corey Witt thank you! Glad to hear this. i'm really pleased with my current tone. There is a treble-bleed installed! It really helps to clean up and give that nice sparkle. The pickups on my new guitar sound way better than the ones on this one here. Those are DiMazios.

[@CoreyWitt]

Which DiMarzios are in your new guitar?

[@shitmandood]

Didn't he mention the type of pickups in the "How Much Gain" video? I thought he said they were Gravity Storms?

[@MikaFastfinger]

Corey Witt DiMarzio's are Evo2 bridge, jem single mid and Paf Pro for neck. Great balace with this combo. The splitcoil sounds are fantastic also. Haven't tried those Gravity Storms.

[@shitmandood]

My mistake. That's an interesting combo with Evo2 bridge and a PAF Pro in the neck. Hadn't heard of a PAF Pro and had to look that up.

[@ilbuitre75]

Amazing, a mix between Vai, Satriani Zaza....but original

[@indranilstr]

I want the backing track to play this solo day & night

[@BengB]

Amazing performance and arrangement! What pups are you using in your bridge position?

[@Adrenaline469]

Wow, definitively one of my favourites of yours!! Do you sell any tabs for this song?

[@MikaFastfinger]

Adrenaline i once started tabbing this but it's still unfinished...

[@nazrulhisham2573]

Where can I hear the official version of this

[@MikaFastfinger]

Mr. Fastfinger - Spirit Rising -album. Can be found on all stream platforms and digital music stores.

[@nazrulhisham2573]

@@MikaFastfinger okey thank you . This song is very meditative for me .

[@sorayasoraya6722]

🐐🐐

[@MikaFastfinger]

🦣🦣🦣 I reply with a Mammoth, it happens to be thing currently ! 🖐😄

[@irmaztamal21]

Mr Fastfinger, i dont mean to be rude, i would just like to know , why is there always this Japanese kinda melodies in most of the composition you play..?

[@alanshadyvally]

How well do you like the hk 18 and what's a good drive pedel for it. Thanks.

[@MikaFastfinger]

Damn, i haven’t played with mine for a looong time. the H&K deluxe series amp do sound better in general but that 18 was fine too! Recorded the complite Stringweaver -Ep with it. Can’t remember how different pedals worked worked with it.

[@maroll1564]

Tyyskän soitossa on fiilistä, ja taitoa. Arvosana entisen ruotsinopetajani skaalalla 11+ (koska itse sain 4- ruotsintaidoista)

[@MikaFastfinger]

Kiitos! Mullekin tuo ruotsinkieli oli vähän haastavaa 😅

[@evheniizinenko2046]

Where can i find some tabs for this masterpiece?

[@MikaFastfinger]

Evhenii Zinenko Damn, i've started tabbing this (the album version) a long time ago but it's yet to be finished.

[@JamesCarmichael]

It's more rewarding to try and figure it out.

[@charanashem]

where can i get the backing track??

[@MikaFastfinger]

charan ashem The original album version backing track is available from MrFastfinger.net shop. Look for Spirit Rising -backing tracks album!

[@brian23997]

I wonder if he is heavily influenced by early Blues Sarenceno

[@JackRosei]

Bruce Lee says "be water" Mika says "be wind"

[@rotsi0529]

Its so weird when you dont go to v chord in that progression

[@RizanAj]

She graet

[@Iku1971]

Kuulen tässa paljon jotain varsinkin Joe Satrianin ensimmäisen levyn vaikutteita sekoitettuna johonkin intiaanimusiikkiin. Voin toki olla väärässäkin. Muitakin vaikuttavia tekijöitä on mutta en vielä tunnista niitä.

[@cheneycap93]

1'11 fucking great

[@thedeathmachine666]

needs more gain

[@MikaFastfinger]

no pain no gain!

[@marcelodbhar8242]

mr. Fastfinger looks like ibrahimovic

[@MikaFastfinger]

Marcelo D'bhar no he doesn't!!! ;)

[@marcelodbhar8242]

hahaha i was kidding. i am also a guitar player and a huge fan of your work. I am glad to have u as an inspiration to get better

[@MikaFastfinger]

Marcelo D'bhar heh, thanks! It's such a great compliment to hear my work is inspiring you. Must add: also think i look like Marco Minneman!

[@marcelodbhar8242]

i am working on a new music projec very interesting, just like you do. i can send something to u someday if u want. add: u really looks like him hahaha

[@MikaFastfinger]

Marcelo D'bhar yeah sure, facebook mr. Fastfinger page message please!

[@caponi14]

I dont really like the guitarsound at all. It's way to picky and nasal thin. Sick playing though

[@MikaFastfinger]

Thanks! What comest to the tone, I don't think there can be a guitar sound that suits everybodys ear. And that's a great thing! What I'm most happy in this recording is the overall sound. If you listen with proper (not laptop speakers ;) stereo system, you will hear how there's great space for each instrument: air. When you mix and eq guitar you cannot step too much on bass players frequencies or it just messes things up.