Nuno Bettencourt - Flight Of The Wounded Bumblebee - Extreme Medley - GENERATION AXE Tokyo 170407

Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abasi play on the "Generation Axe" Tour.
Live at Japan Zepp Tokyo on April 07, 2017
• Extreme - More Than Wo...
• Nuno Bettencourt & Tos...
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[@dweeze]

this guy is seriously the most underrated virtuoso guitarist alive.

[@arzmtv7171]

Ron thal Bumblefoot

[@StoogesOfTheFuture]

Bumblefoot is A Buckethead wannabe

[@mitchie2267]

Richie Kotzen.

[@imelvino]

agreed. He doesn't get listed up there with the top 5 but his place should be there.

[@ronaldpottle4238]

Matthew Vincent nnuunnoo is king and Stephen Percy is rraatttt droppings

[@psychodogstudios]

Nuno strikes me as a guy who goes into the studio, records 2 passes of a song and the engineers are like, "Thanks Nuno, we have everything we need". The guy is SO ridiculously talented. His groove, timing, style, control.....Incredible.

[@JamesAtminson-xf2lj]

😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😊😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@kevinflynn4519]

I have a producer friend who works with Nuno, and I'm sure he agrees.

[@georgepatton9958]

You should watch his interview with Rick Beato - that’s exactly what he likes to do 😂

[@thosewhowish2b693]

Lol, he is pretty much the producer/engineer.

[@rianjohnsonsux4344]

One of the baddest ass guitarists EVER. He deserves so much more recognition it’s ridiculous.

[@Angelique-zs6nk]

I love how Nuno talks to the audience. He's very personable, and he's an amazing guitar player.

[@OldRunt]

I just want him to stop talking and play.

[@backslash68]

Nuno is absolutely in the same class as Paul Gilbert and Jason Becker - but rarely mentioned as a guitar god

[@u.v.s.5583]

Becker wrote immortal music. Bettencourt stands higher than Gilbert in my book, but that's not enough to come among the very top guys.

[@stantheman1976]

I think it's probably because of the peers he came to notoriety around. Paul Gilbert made a name for himself in Racer X. Everyone in that band was at least of equal caliber and they wrote music that showed that off. Jason Becker started with Marty Friedman making music where they both showed their skills fully. Nuno gained fame in Extreme who came around during the hair metal era so they got lumped into that category. The guys in Extreme were talented but they weren't Jason Becker or Scott Travis level. Jason Becker would have known no boundaries to his skill level had his ability to play not been taken away.

[@puertecitos6888]

Horseshit

[@roberttullos9334]

backslash68 I think he prefers it that way

[@scottannett3466]

Underrated for sure!

[@Eddyperoguitars]

This man is really my favorite guitarist for a long time. He's the perfect combination with the killer riffs from Jimmy Page, the wild sound from Jimi Hendrix, the melodic and the dramatic vibratos like Brian May and the virtuosity from Eddy Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen. Nuno really created a style of rock, mixing funk, groove, pop and heavy metal. And what a great composer, singer, showman... come on. He's really the greatest! What a nice dude too.

[@bradrehn1007]

While I agree with your list of influential icons I gotta say Jeff Beck's virtuosic whankery had to have been fuel for NB's fret flying ways 👍

[@wesleymoyer5530]

Agreed! I met him at a meet and greet and he was really cool...

[@andrewhinds6560]

He can play way better than Jimmy Page live.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@andrewhinds6560 Hopefully without Jimmy Page's "tastes" outside music.

[@AscensionSpirituelleHumaine]

@wilson75 do you hate this guy because he knows more than you do? What's the matter with you? Knowledge must inspire respect just as ignorance should be despised.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

I tried for this once. Flight of the wounded wannabee

[@heaththompson3834]

Best comment of the day! How the hell this doesn't have more thumbs up

[@afoster1621]

For the observant - its nowhere near as hard as he's making it seem, because of use of fast delay. Might have a go at this to confirm. Sorry to shatter the smoke and mirrors :D

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@afoster1621 Well ...the *delayed* flight then ...

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@heaththompson3834 I am working on it in the wing. Currently waiting on investors to commit to funding the next 8 months of outreach ...

[@justjared2009]

😅🤣😂

[@johnbafford9145]

This guy is just sick.. why the hell is he not more known ? Unbelievably talented & crazy impressive .. wow !!

[@kevinmyrick218]

Sort of a hack to be honest

[@rickcarson9423]

You, sir are incorrect. He's the real deal. I just watched him on Life in Six Strings with Kylie Olsson. Music is in his DNA. 10 siblings all musicians growing up poor in a small house filled with every instrument you could think of. The wide age range meant they were all into different genres and he played all genres from a young age. The real deal.😮

[@thefishingmusicians]

he is known and has been since early 90's. I live in a rural town in eastern Canada and they were huge even here., every musician knows Nuno, Extreme has was really bug even back then. "More than words"? a major hit,"get the fink out" etc etc

[@brianlee2646]

Anyone that grew up listening to Extreme and pinpoint Nuno’s sound in an instant. It’s very unique

[@edalder2000]

Unless you are a guitar head, Nuno is one of the most underrated guitarists out there.

[@bluntforcetrauma2141]

I started playing in 94 and never gave it a thought to hear Nuno because I never got into Extreme. I had/have the taste (or lack thereof) of a heavier sound. I have my heroes on the totem pole and Nuno has found his way there for me. Underrated? Absolutely.

[@Jonathan-L]

Who is responsible for doing the underrating? He must be stopped, now!!!

[@Evl_1]

There was a concert. Winger, Extreme, Tangier, and Ban Tango. I drove 3 hours to see Nuno Bettencourt. WORTH EVERY PENNY.

[@warmoth68]

His right hand palm muting and clarity is off the chain! Little Distortion,heavy compression,and a whole lotta talent makes this guy a guitar god!

[@arwahsapi]

And don't forget the artificial harmonics!

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

hes a total beast...his acoustic playing is phenomenal his lead and rhythm playing are obscenely good...he can sing...AND hes so humble and chill in his teaching/interviews....and he can knock the snot out of the overhyped "gods" of guitar....truly remarkable

[@zippy_uk1046]

Nuno - "we are not worthy,..."

[@chambeet]

Nuno seems like an awesome guy for sure. Also I wish I was that good looking haha.

[@DekkarJr]

His fretwork is really clean too... i can move around the guitar at that speed but it doesn't sound that good loool

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Which overhyped gods are those?

[@hoisin75]

As Beato just stated in 2023, Nuno is THE guy now

[@nickcustodi592]

It always wows me when a player has the stage presence to match their technical prowess. Making his craft look easy while engaging the audience is such a skill in itself

[@iggyfritz7150]

As a musician for many years myself never in conversation does any guitarist ever mention Nuno, except for me. truly one of the greatest guitarists and a really awesome dude on top of it.

[@hazardeur]

true. hey you know about Criss Oliva? in my experience, he gets overlooked even worse. i mean, every single one of his solos are just god tier stuff yet nobody ever talks about him

[@machupikachu1085]

@@hazardeur obscure band and he's not around anymore. :-( I loves me some 'Tage, but I gotta agree that Nuno is the most gifted rock guitarist on plant Earth today. I've been fortunate enough to see pretty much all of the legends in concert, (Van Halen, Beach, Lynch, Malmsteen, Petrucci, Dimbag, Lee, etc) and no one can touch Nuno. I'm not even a fan of his band's tunes, but his talent is undeniable. Have you had a chance to see him live? If not, I highly recommend it. Cheers!

[@hazardeur]

@@machupikachu1085 sadly never yet but i hope to change that sooner than later. they rarely do euro tours (or tours at all) though

[@simonoates1]

Brian May always gives Nuno a mention.

[@emorsi]

As a guitarist myself I am always amazed how awesome real pros are.

[@PapaWheelie1]

Me at guitar center in my head

[@iBoss818]

Me at guitar center (what it actually looks like): *Richard Benson*

[@Chris_mueller]

That playing is mind blowing. What the best are doing for a solo, Nuno is doing that stuff for half of the song.

[@zJohnnyMac]

It's like I'm listening to the studio recording. If I didn't witness his had movements I'd call it a backing track. There's pros, legends, then people like this. Absolutely perfect.

[@thrutheveil74]

All of the ghost notes and percussive intricacies are mind blowing. People always focus on guys like Nuno's lead playing but it's his sense of timing and rythym that make him and those like him who they are. As the saying goes "it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing".

[@johnnichols8553]

There are not any ghost notes or percussive tricks. The massive amounts of delay is fooling your ear. There is much less going on than it sounds like. Check out how it sounds with no delay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHfJfmqlrZVppNE.

[@zachpfeif]

@@johnnichols8553 It's dotted 8ths....

[@erikl6988]

Guitars don't have ghost notes lol

[@danielcalvert2700]

Those ghost notes at 2:20 are why I love that specific riff so goddamn much.

[@brotendo]

Delay pedal bro

[@Jay-td5kr]

I met Nuno in the early 90’s, I have to say he was such a nice genuine guy all around. Talked with us for around 20 minutes, still have his autograph to this day. Never forget that moment 🤘🏼

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

How the hell does this dude not age?

[@yondoodle]

Mountains of pussy

[@procheke]

Portuguese blood

[@lovestoryccc]

Maybe some tree

[@nardobarrini]

Most certainly has something to do with de "time mushroom" XD kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHeXi5mrnsSYadU

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Well he is obviously a vampire ....

[@davehaller6477]

One of the most underrated guitarists in Rock and Roll. Can shred and groove with equal ease.

[@kath182]

Nuno, the most beautiful man I've ever seen in my life. ❤

[@Minenangel]

Beautiful, amazing Nuno. He's like, ridiculously perfect: A gorgeous man, a great singer and overall, an incredibly gifted musician who happens to be a hell of a guitar player.

[@patrickdezenzio4988]

I remember going to see Bill & Ted at the theater and then the mall scene erupted with this song. I went straight to the local Record Bar and bought Extreme and the soundtrack. Have been a fan of Nuno ever since.

[@FeelingShred]

you have to consider that at one point in time this dude's playing was so clean and precise that rumors started spreading that he was doing playback on the concerts... people's brains could not comprehend 🤣🤣🤣Nice to see millions of people finding out about his music 🙏

[@TravisInCanada1]

He has been an absolute beast his entire career, I remember back in the 90's when he would melt your face off.

[@johndubchak]

Says the guy with a partially melted face missing...

[@dukejohn4749]

Superb !!

[@xGuitarInFlamesx]

0:44 Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee 2:18 He-Man Woman Hater 2:58 Play With Me 3:40 Rest In Peace 5:09 Cupid's Dead 7:59 It ('s a Monster) 8:33 Take Us Alive

[@thefishingmusicians]

People say hes underrated? I dont get it? Hes been rated for decades, as one of the all-time best. Hands down.

[@mikewallace119]

This guy is so good and so underated... A lot of people don't even know how good he is...

[@DuxJerome]

Underrated by who?

[@richardl2108]

Nuno has to be one of THE most underrated guitarists in the world. He's got incredible rhythm skills on top of his solo ability. Throw in his improv chops and you have a complete guitarist.

[@slaprakshas]

This is probably my favorite moment of Generation Axe and of course some of Vai.

[@theerawatech]

That's why he was with this tour. So amazing man

[@Catgravy69]

I saw this tour, and Nuno was my favorite. Very personable, and hilarious, and didn't have a problem sharing the stage with the other musicians.

[@chloechristianson2453]

I was there too,one hell of a concert.

[@carinafernandes1234]

Absolutely!!!! Parabens!!!!!!

[@SusanFiel-z4r]

❤ A huge fan of Nuno! At a loss for words for his magnificent talent. And boy, o boy, why is he so good looking?

[@julioocasioalbino551]

He so underrated , he is a monster

[@ridehead8771]

Nuno is a musician more than just a guitar player. Anyone can learn to play the guitar but not every one can be a musician..

[@accountemail9712]

I love telling people who do not understand the complexity of composition this.

[@emmaevans9498]

Three sides to every story was (when I was 11) & still is (I'm 39) the most relevant album in my life. So underated. They broke up when I was a kid but I had the pleasure of seeing them in Birmingham awhile back & let me tell you, I was so grateful for it

[@louhudson1129]

Nuno has always been a favorite. You always heard about Vai and Satriani and Gilbert but this guy was always playing at their level and not getting talked about at all. Probably the main, if only, reason I listened to Extreme not to knock them in any kind of way.

[@gaboelexo]

Yngwie, Govan, Bettencourt, Gilbert, Romeo, Tolki. All of them have amazing control over the guitar, is just unvelibable.

[@djSmokeShow]

Honestly I had forgotten just how good he is, shame on me. I'll be watching this at least 20 more times.

[@thursoberwick1948]

His solos are great... a pity about Extreme's lyrics and some other stuff.

[@timotheuspeter734]

What other stuft is there? (Serious question)

[@williamriley9904]

WORDS cannot describe the talent he has in those magic fingers 🎸🤗🎶🎵🎼

[@andybutler2291]

Nuno really deserves the use of that over-used word - awesome. Truly an amazing talent. And who knew you could put on a show in the Marshall Electronics warehouse? Cool!

[@mastershredder78]

Amazing as always! Nuno is one of the most versatile shredders of all time.

[@garywilliamson1859]

I knew Nuno was a good guitarist but Damn! My speakers exploded playing this incredible video. Nuno is Awesome.

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

Completely identifiable by ear with all the greats. Class act 💙

[@davidep6481]

When behind you there’s Zakk Wylde taking pictures/videos of you ,hiding behind an amplifier,you can tell u are a incredible guitarist

[@Weshopwizard]

Probably wondering where the pinch harmonics are.

[@Dat896]

BRO I noticed that, Zakk is awesome

[@MorGuitarz]

Holy Mother of God that might be the single most amazing piece of guitar work I've ever seen. This guy, like Eddie....also has that swing

[@scottbullock3045]

He did gave ego issues in the nineties when he was younger. He has obviously realized the errors in his ways and now, he's one of the most approachable musicians out there. Check out his interviews on Rick Beatto's channel. Nuno gets it now.

[@user-sk4nt5bm5r]

You sound smug. Error of his ways….

[@DavidsMusicChannel]

Definitely one of the best guitarists ever out there! So melodic and in a class of his own!!!

[@tonydwaine7959]

The real deal. Fan for a looonngg time. Love seeing comments of people that weren’t aware of how good this dude is. Absolute monster. That is still an understatement

[@megalopolis4]

Every time i see him play, I get reminded how crazy good he is. Wow.

[@RX93akhrouk]

Nuno is one of my favourite one! that technical skills are well known ,but always his guitar position amazes me..

[@danveneziano565]

I loved it when nuno was asked what kind of amp he plays, he turned to his tech and said, Marshall something, Jcm2000 super lead, replied the tech

[@johnmarshall3903]

Glad to see and hear him playing Marshalls the last couple years instead of those goofy randall things!

[@stephenbuffery180]

35 years of this guy pure class

[@JeffIndigo]

I love how he is kinda cocky but super humble. That and he's amazing. Love you Nuno!

[@vanhalenrulz9474]

I have always loved me some Nuno. The first couple of Extreme albums are really good.

[@codacreator6162]

It’s easy to see that he loves what he’s doing and his passion penetrates his audience. The best of the best share that singular quality. It’s all music to him. There are guys that shred and the blistering speed is all they’ve got. This guy has it, but only pops when the music demands it - never just for the sake of shredding, alone. As it should be.

[@micahcastillo9113]

Nuno has always been one of my favorite guitarist. His sound and energy are all his own.

[@jayhardin3259]

I don’t know why people keep saying that he’s under rated, every great guitarist out there wants to be him

[@dudleydooright]

I always see that on youtube and laugh as well. The dude's sold millions of albums, toured with some of the best in the business, sells out every night. Say his name and every guitarist knows it and shakes their head in awe. How's he underrated? :D

[@tommylight1312]

@@dudleydooright he's not nearly as famous/well known as Vai, Satch, or Yngwie. Most people don't even know who Paul Gilbert is. Saying every (or the majority of) guitarist knows who Nuno is just not true.

[@dudleydooright]

@@tommylight1312 The original comment is that Nuno is underrated. He's anything but. We're not discussing a popularity conversation about who the best known guitarist is. Start a new reply if you want to discuss that.

[@tommylight1312]

@@dudleydooright Firstly this : Underate - underestimate the extent, value, or importance of (someone or something). Second, I never said anything about popularity. Third, I can comment anywhere I want. Finally, why are you so defensive over something that is pointless?

[@dudleydooright]

@@tommylight1312 Was just pointing out that you're creating a new debate. Stick to the topic at hand or make your own comment.

[@kellyovermyer6453]

I’ve seen this live it was amazing . Underrated guitarist

[@guspram2705]

his picking is so fast yet so clean

[@echo-channel77]

His music writing skills are just as impressive. He really is a modern Beethoven.

[@tomhowarth6697]

I saw this tour in Philadelphia. I’m an Yngwie guy, but Nuno was by far the best player on this bill.

[@smudge1619]

Agreed. Saw this tour in Florida and Nuno easily upstaged all players, with him doing that to Vai is something to behold. It's fkn ridiculous how naturally effortless he plays so cleanly and powerfully. I was expecting Zakk to be the beast of the show but it was easily Nuno.

[@Sawlon]

First heard Extreme on Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Found out who Nuno was and bought the album. So good!

[@meurei2008]

impossible guitar at 8:15, Nuno's extreme playing!!! So underrated, he's got soul, funk and insane skills

[@antzooma]

yep It's A Monster my fave song from Extreme and probs the best solo :D

[@InElectricLadyLand]

Want tabs for that lick? My brother just transcribed it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5LRiXdvfM6JeZY

[@guyute6386]

which Extreme song is this lick from?

[@BassMckagan23]

23north it's called "it's a monster" Extreme's best song ever.

[@empanadasfritas7142]

But wait! In the third chord there is one wrong note. Half tone. It´s probably too fast for most of people. He does it twice.

[@mrsteel9026]

I hate that so many of my friends have no clue who this dude is when I tell them how excellent he is. :(

[@emanuelemazzoni782]

100% pure talent. Amazing player😱

[@baconbandit6731]

I saw them perform in Dallas. Generation Axe was hands down one of the most important guitar tours that ever was. It was unreal,.

[@danjuric622]

3 sides to every story was one of my favourite growing up. Nuno is inspiring!

[@thomaslentino9940]

The truth!!

[@fatimacristinadasilvamello8838]

I love listening to Nuno Bettencourt's solos, I get tired of work and how it helps me to disconnect from problems..❤❤

[@NunoBettencourt-yl9co]

Hello my amazing fan, I am sending you this shocking and short message as a form of appreciation from me , I am pleased with your love and support over the years, I hope this message puts a smile on your face too. ❤️ If you want to talk more you can definitely message me on my private email or on my google chat account also and with the same email:: ([e-mail]) All love to you all..

[@myguitarcloud5987]

UNBELIEVABLE MUSICIAN AND SHOWMAN!!!! ALWAYS RIGHT ON SPOT! 👏👏👏👏

[@conorsic7357]

Saw him playing live yesterday incredible performance...best guitarist ever

[@johnsavage9785]

Went to see Generation Axe in Boston last week. I was blown away with his guitar playing and stage persona. Definitely Top 10 . He does it all. If you get the chance don't miss this 4 hour show.

[@erikmiles3713]

My childhood shredding hero. Still amazed with his skills.

[@andrewlogan3664]

I've never seen a guitarist start hitting the drummers cymbal mid song as he's still playing the guitar! 😳 This guys guitar playing is unreal. Also, to be doing this at the age of 51 is just even more mind blowing... Dude looks like he's still in his twenties lol Like wtf man. This video made me realize how badass Nuno Bettencourt really is 🤘

[@cameronhenderson9852]

check out a guy called jordan cook, aka reignwolf mate, bloody smashingly talented man with or without the rest of his ensemble the guy will fix those one man band type vibes.

[@sombergirl2886]

Nuno is such an amazing guitarist but very underrated. His name & talent should be a lot bigger than what it is. I have always been a big fan of his

[@thursoberwick1948]

Mostly because a lot of the songs he played in were cheesy and awful... but with great solos and styling. Extreme were good musicians but bad song writers.

[@richiec.1111]

Did a lot of bendy notes without a whammy bar. Color me impressed. Very under rated

[@whip689]

Nuno, Vito Bratta and Adrian Vandenberg were three very underrated players back in the day. Nuno is still a guy who can play it all effortlessly. Great to see him showing this new generation what "virtuoso" really means.

[@johnnycade6705]

add warren demartini to that list sir/ma'am.

[@michaelmoore650]

I wrote a 25 minute long piece for synthesiser using orchestral sounds and it was based on a theme by nuno bettencourt. He is a genius without whom I couldn't have written the music I did. Thankyou Mr bettencourt .

[@freshy2046]

Didn't know much about how to appreciate guitar sounds n skills back in the day when i was still a small kid, but just something about Nuno that always enchanted me and I guess I know now that's why!

[@user-em1kd3nj4z]

This is beyond mental. My jaw dropped more and more every minute that he was playing with such speed and precision.

[@MrGaluso]

He does not miss a single note!

[@boyetmaranan5544]

You can imagine how he learned playin the guitar ,it is not done overnight . Years and years of expirience .amazing guitarist ..

[@mykemech]

Stopped by to pick through randomly. Stayed for the whole thing.

[@ardbegthequestion]

Tight. Nuno is hands down the greatest guitarist in however you wanna call the genre of Extreme’s repertoire.

[@szpuii510]

love watching this vid, he's so enjoying himself

[@frankdevroome2697]

Some serious mojo... He's soooo funky, his rhythm is a-ma-zing

[@Nugtroen]

Nuno always delivered with perfection...salute...

[@AndyK.23]

Nuno rules, total command of the instrument! And, look at that wall of Marshalls! Sweet.

[@ThumbsOnly]

Omg I'm so glad I found this. This guy is good af!

[@Scherzo-mk4ih]

I think the best way to explain how good Nuno is... is that Zakk flipping Wylde is recording him on his phone at the beginning, lmao

[@timmarrier]

That's the way, Nuno, you've earned your place with the kings.

[@Jsissom74]

One of my favorite guitarists.

[@therealawakener7]

HIS PICKING TECHNIQUE IS JUST A MYSTERY TO BEHOLD, LIKE THE LATE GREAT GARY MOORE HIS HAND DOESN'T SEEM TO MOVE AS BILLIONS OF NOTES FLY OUT.

[@bongofury67]

That's where the delay comes in. He's only playing half of the notes you hear (in the very beginning anyway) But thats just a killer effect for this song. Nuno can speed pick with the best of 'em.

[@yecti]

In addition to the delay the other dude mentioned, he also is probably the best internal hammer-on and pull-off guitarist I've ever seen. His left hand sounds like he's picking strings and he's perfectly timed with his picking hand.

[@elephantsnod]

It's called Delay.

[@flyingdutchman6984]

It's not a matter of speed, since he's playing eighted notes at about 200 bpm. While hard for some this speed should be easy for a guitar player at his level. The tricky part is to create this pattern with the delay and keep up the tempo over the duration.

[@Snotball]

@@yecti This guy knows

[@chuche249]

Nino, Paul Gilbert, and V. Bratta are some of my all-time fav guitar players!!.... never get tired of listening 2 their music!!!

[@francescob.3019]

wtf... is he really 51 and still looks like that? that's the most impressive thing about him, screw the guitar

[@rogerphilabaum4563]

Francesco Bruno I'd still look that good except my hair fell out! Lol

[@work1907]

Go vegetarian like him.

[@theyoungestbrother6175]

Das gay

[@LionPants]

FitMariaMaria My dads 73 and still surfing. Definitely Portuguese plays a big part.. and also the ocean.

[@todydn]

And the energy he has I'd be gassed at exerting this mutch effort and I'm 26