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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[@rianjohnsonsux4344]

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

[@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]

😅🤣😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@PapaWheelie1]

Me at guitar center in my head

[@iBoss818]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@brianlee2646]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Evl_1]

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

[@kath182]

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

[@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 ....

[@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.

[@emorsi]

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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@slaprakshas]

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

[@user-fi5mi5ik1h]

❤ 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

[@davehaller6477]

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

[@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.

[@helenaasousa]

Vivo Nuno Bettencourt! A Lenda! Vivo os Açores!

[@megalopolis4]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@thefishingmusicians]

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

[@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 🤘🏼

[@Sawlon]

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

[@mastershredder78]

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

[@gaboelexo]

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

[@garywilliamson1859]

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

[@guspram2705]

his picking is so fast yet so clean

[@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.

[@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

[@JeffIndigo]

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

[@danjuric622]

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

[@thomaslentino9940]

The truth!!

[@williamriley9904]

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

[@DavidsMusicChannel]

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

[@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.

[@micahcastillo9113]

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

[@emanuelemazzoni782]

100% pure talent. Amazing player😱

[@mykemech]

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

[@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?

[@vanhalenrulz9474]

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

[@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

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

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

[@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!

[@RX93akhrouk]

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

[@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

[@AndyK.23]

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

[@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)

[@myguitarcloud5987]

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

[@theerawatech]

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

[@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.

[@frankdevroome2697]

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

[@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.

[@erikmiles3713]

My childhood shredding hero. Still amazed with his skills.

[@kellyovermyer6453]

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

[@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..

[@conorsic7357]

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

[@ThumbsOnly]

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

[@mrsteel9026]

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

[@MrGaluso]

He does not miss a single note!

[@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,.

[@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!

[@stephenbuffery180]

35 years of this guy pure class

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@echo-channel77]

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

[@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

[@Nugtroen]

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

[@richiec.1111]

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

[@boyetmaranan5544]

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

[@nv.d.2587]

OMG I started playing around 20yrs ago, how is this my first time hearing this? HE IS UNBELIEVABLY FUCKIN' AWESOME 😲

[@szpuii510]

love watching this vid, he's so enjoying himself

[@lancel71]

Nuno"s a shreddin, percusive guitar genius!🤘

[@umyes5246]

He is a bloody amazing guitarist.

[@johndeanrichards4067]

Saw him live with Extreme. Incredible

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

Beyond everything I just like how humble he is.

[@chadhero37]

Abrar Jahin Nafi maybe he is, but there was a show called Bands Reunited (they play one last show) and I watched every episode and he was the only person to never even let the camera film him. All of the other members were yea, it would be fun, but he wouldn t even talk to the host. So something is weird there

[@clownpocket]

I wish I was humble enough to dance around on stage, showing off playing guitar for applause. Sadly I’m just not that humble.

[@davenicholson9003]

I like how bumble bee is..!!

[@thrutheveil74]

@@chadhero37 Take this for what it is. I used to work at Washburn during the Nuno days. While I did not ever meet him personally the word around the factory was that he was an arrogant jerk. I can neither confirm or deny those statements but it was stated by several who did know him. But who knows. Maybe they were simply jealous?

[@Jsissom74]

One of my favorite guitarists.

[@marlino321]

What a show!!!!

[@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.

[@davidbakerscuba]

Nuno is sick! I love toward the end where he goes right from playing Malmsteen style arpeggios directly into Brad Paisley country style riffing. He's genius.

[@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.

[@umyes5246]

My yearly visit to this, still absolutely amazing. What a musician!

[@jamesbell5249]

Saw generation axe in Tempe,,at the marquee theatre,,,Bettencourt stole the show!!!it wasa killer jam session with those guy's,,,😎🤘🎸🍺

[@gamesandcake4892]

That right hand picking technique... (jaw drops to the floor)... Wow!

[@vaibhav170483]

Nuno my man! Making the Washburn sing for years and years..

[@nunobettencourt3670]

I’ve seen quite a handful of your comments on my posts and I just wanna appreciate those people whose wishes me good and encourages me and my team, I wouldn’t be the man I am today without people like you, God bless you. I hope to bring you so much happiness and joy 🌹

[@DwainDwight]

been a fan since day one. awesome player & nice guy too. keep it up Nuno!

[@umainebearman]

Vai, Nuno, and Satch are a whole different experience live.

[@hobgoblin9146]

I remember listening to Extreme's "III Sides to Every Story". It's one of those albums like Sgt. Pepper, Dark Side of the Moon, or Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. You get done with it and you feel like you've just experienced something amazing.

[@yangerjamir0906]

Dude agreed 100%. Some say Pornograffiti is their best album but to me lll Sides is a masterpiece.