Playing God Unplugged (Reaction!)

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[@ogdenwernstom4085]

Tim is the kind of player that makes non-guitarists want to learn how to play and make guitarists want to throw away their instruments.

[@charlesreid9337]

i dont want to throw away my guitars but these hands .......

[@yvesnox-fleuret]

As a non guitarist, I'm so tempted to start learning

[@dennischow7784]

True AF

[@noct8225]

as a non-guitarist, i both want to start playing so bad, and quit because how am i supposed to ever get that good lmao

[@trmbne]

I wanna know why it makes guitarists feel that way? ( I've been playing guitar for 7 months, and seeing this makes me wanna reach that level, kinda like Goku wanting to get stronger)

[@DonjiPicudo]

He's literally one of those few guitarists during history that have changed guitar playing forever. 0.1% of the top 0.1%

[@Ottoni174]

true, just like periphery popularized djent and now every metalcore band in the world has strumming and string skipping riffs like they do

[@charlesreid9337]

@@Ottoni174 djent is garbage as is metalcore my friend. Get back into music and out of getting attention playing simple shit

[@chrisharris1522]

The bar for musical genius is set so high now days, even geniuses from the past would just say wow and shake their heads watching this

[@skylerqt5550]

In essence, the point which you are making is correct, however the word genius is also used very loosely, in fact it is quite overused, so that surely doesn't help.

[@chrisharris1522]

@@skylerqt5550 That is true however in this case I think it is the correct word to use

[@arunavaacharyya2205]

I don't know who is considered to be a genius. But I can tell you that none of us can imagine the time and effort he has put in. Mad Respect. Absolute legend. For beginner guitarists, this is an inspiration and demonstration what can be done.

[@mitchellwilliam95]

I'm sure Bach would find it amusing.

[@randomchord]

With all due respect, and admitting this guy is really good, but I don’t see anything that special. He’s doing a flamenco style with some taps and some sweet scales, but I hear stuff like this at sidewalk cafes on Miami Beach on any weekend. Again, no disrespect intended but I’m a guitarist (nowhere near as good) almost 60yrs old and been around guitarists all my life. This is really good but by no means unique. It actually reminds me of some of Jose Feliciano’s early stuff. 😁🍻

[@renedegonia9360]

He was watching a fan cover with a classical guitar and you could see the light come on. Full respect when he said I have to get a lesson from this guy. Even the best never stop learning.

[@Mocorn]

I've seen this referenced a couple times now and I'm curious. By any chance do you have the title of that video? I'd like to see this.

[@renedegonia9360]

@@Mocorn I saw it in a comment and went searching for it. Found it on Metal Sucks titled Polyphia Guitarist watches fan KZbin covers. It is at the 3:04 mark.

[@Mocorn]

@@renedegonia9360 sweet, cheers man

[@lyconxero457]

@@Mocorn Robert Svard is the actual guitarist in question and his video is titled "GOAT Polyphia Flamenco Cover."

[@burnethedragon7065]

@@renedegonia9360 exactly and not long after that fan cover reaction he started releasing clips on tiktok i think playing little riffs on the nylon. Then he had two more offiflcial little songs one being the quintuplet meditation and you could just see the build up to playing god. So fun to watch unfold.

[@burnethedragon7065]

Tim was shredding metal at 16. He has literally been studying music since like 3. His mom made him start violin at that age i think he has stated. I think he started guitar at around 10. He is like 27 or 28 now so almost two decades of playing guitar. Dude just has amazingly rehearsed technique and as someone else stated he is always learning new things.

[@TheSkinnychef1620]

The thing that excites me most about this is that the male brain doesn't finish developing until about 25-27 years. He's been playing, and composing, all this time without full access to his pre-frontal cortex. Now that his tool box is complete, I expect his compositional chops to take a quantum leap. And I'm fuckin' here for it.

[@dsrree]

The dude never stops either. When you watch him in interviews on someone's stream or podcast he'll just be casually sweeping arpeggios while answering questions and not even looking at his guitar.

[@trmbne]

​@@TheSkinnychef1620we don't use 100 percent of our brain, even at 30+ years. Just fyi

[@sparda9060]

Tim asked Tosin from Animals As Leader to teach him how to Thump, and well, he sure as hell did learned how to do it with fews songs from RTYWD album lol

[@brian856]

There is an unplugged of the drummer too. He also has playthroughs on a few of their other songs

[@charlesreid9337]

literally all 4 of them are geniuses.

[@NATiV_09]

As a Guitarist for the better part of 7 years now. This is masterclass! he is playing every single note precise and accurate. And there is no way I could play this at my current level of playing. Love the reaction

[@randomchord]

From an old man guitar player born into a family of musicians, may I humbly suggest Tommy Emmanuel and his version of Classical Gas. 🍻

[@auracle6184]

On a nylon string guitar too, there's no room for error at all, especially for the natural harmonics.

[@mapowey7214]

tims got a musicality about him that makes everything he plays mesmerizing

[@fndrkFanClub]

if you 're a guitarist this is a complete mind fuck ...knowing you'd NEVER be able to reach that level. Completely new era...and happy for it

[@wereboarder2009]

Tim is the kind of player that makes people want to throw away their guitars. Same goes for the likes of Marcin and Itchika Nito.

[@randyman1331]

I'm right there with you, it kinda makes me angry but at the same time in awe.

[@sparda9060]

Everyone who tried to practice this song and thought they got it down, only to find out how hard the final solo is. When they try to play the final solo and get to full speed, they just end up thinking about breaking their guitar and throwing it in the trash can lol

[@sparda9060]

Fun fact, lol Tim said in the watching fans do covers of his songs video, that Tim would never try to play that song on a steel string guitar lol He was amazed that the guy who did the cover on a acoustic guitar with steel strings at full speed.

[@charlesreid9337]

"That i can learn.. i can learn that part" Instant subscribe . As i look down at my fingers with a judgemental look

[@captainswjr]

Tim exemplifies the phrase "slow is smooth, smooth is fast". Play it slow and smooth then smooth and fast.

[@SRunni_]

that hybrid finger picking is MAADD....they have the tabs/ music sheets on their website

[@kenyattacoleman7284]

at the end, he's like "ok that was a good warm up"

[@damantx1]

Your reaction is the best!

[@bobbylarge7184]

dude "i am so jealous" is my thought exactly lmao god damnit man it's sickening. he's such a monster lmao

[@wilc9199]

since yo mentioned Steve Vai..theres an interview with him somewhere sayin Time Henson is the future of guitar...super props

[@beensavage390]

"im mad and I don't know why" - me every day

[@draKe45]

I’m mad, idk why 😂 perfect description listening to polyphia

[@auracle6184]

What you mention at 3:35 is an intentional part of their arranging. Since they both kinda share rhythm and lead roles, the two guitarists' parts are arranged so that each has their own sonic space to work in without clashing, the same as you'd pick and spread out notes in an extended piano chord.

[@jaredsbarto]

Playing 25 years, I just laugh, nod my head up and down, then do something else. :)

[@marcusweatherbee8195]

You should check out Ne Obliviscaris. "And Plague Flowers the Kaleidoscope" Live in Denver. Absolutely ultra-talented band and very underrated.

[@psionic6126]

Tim Henson is my fav anime character!

[@Tabaluka777]

FUCK! I LIKE HOW REAL AND GENUINE YOU ARE. REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

[@EzScrumptious]

If I would do a reaction video about playing god, I definitely like you bro 🤣

[@26iain]

Tim makes me want to learn piano.

[@eschelar]

Frankly, he makes me want to learn the triangle...

[@keesketsers5866]

I'm jealous too, but not so jealous of the many thousends of hours it takes to get this damn good ;)

[@kebman]

3:12 “That I can learn!”

[@OriginalPuro]

"Poly-fia" :D

[@spaceboy1433]

He’s good wow

[@remar-6]

1:50 seb.exe failed to run.

[@ThoughtfulAl]

Hah! Loved your reaction! my life is nearly over, and the only thing I have in common with Tim Henson is I also played the violin for a couple of years when I was a kid. *frown*

[@8844krj]

It looks like the playback speed is turned up but only on his hands.

[@noelanderson8915]

I don't know whether you have ever seen Tommy Emmanuel playing "Classical Gas" but if, not, check it out... amazing stuff but then, I could be a little one-eyed because, like me, Tommy is an Aussie......

[@ThisisStephennn]

Poe - liff - ee - ya

[@wilc9199]

also...im convinced Time is Vampire

[@chrisallan4591]

You need to watch Rick Beato, Episode 103. Tim Henson and Rick explain GOAT.

[@scroves77]

So .. jealous.. Maybe a better word would be (envy) ...idk.. But even after 10 plus years of playing music it's still hard for me to stay composed while playing ( i get excited 😁) Alot.. Ugh. Great stuff.

[@randomchord]

Hi! Me again. Like a beggar at the door with no cash to offer but a good suggestion. I’m an old dude who grew up in the 80’s and love the guitar. I play guitar. My dad was a professional guitarist. If you want to hear one of the best guitarists around play an acoustic, no effects, guaranteed to make you jealous... check out Tommy Emmanuel and his version of Classical Gas. Watch the version with him in the studio alone with nothing but an acoustic and a mic. Over 24 million views can’t be too wrong. 😁😉🍻 (edit: on rereading the comment, it sounds like im saying Tommy is my father. This is not the case. 🤣😁🍻)

[@DammDamian]

I’m mad lol 😂 I feel the same fuck I’ve been playing for 10 years and he puts me to shame

[@yolandria]

Looks like your ready for Sokoninaru. Another one of those wtf type bands.

[@premium670]

The guy is not from this realm

[@rickfulton3468]

Check out Tina S .. Beethoven moonlight sonata.. it's worth a reaction..

[@munene9567]

Love Tim lots

[@matthewbrown1617]

Yeah, you should see some tosin abasi.. it's mind-blowing that you can see somebody that honestly makes even Tim look.. will not normal because Tim is way too good to be normal, but the point is that you can see tosin doing things that genuinely seem physically impossible.. 😅 he also has a KZbin channel.

[@theodysseyv2642]

go check out 40 oz by polyphia next! its a funny video but amazing song.

[@hoppy2829]

Seb you should really react to radiohead, all albums.

[@cumonletsrock111]

The only person with this kind of genius I can think of is Van Halen although he was very different.

[@slayerbot1394]

Eff this guy 😂

[@andrewduring7142]

You’re pronouncing it “polly-fee-uh”, with the emphasis on the third syllable. It’s actually pronounced “poll-if-e-uh”, with the emphasis on the second syllable.

[@bobbygood139]

tim inspired me to pick up a guitar. and he has now made me lose hope

[@oleksiikartamyshev3919]

Tim Hellson is an extrem level guitarist, but aside that he is extremely intelligent as well. You cant see emotions(he controls it) you cant see editing or how many tries did it takes(he knows about it) and aside all of that he is great intelligent composer and just an asian level guitarist. my crush xD

[@lukmankaryono7782]

good reaction, please react marcin partzalek khasmir or paganini 24

[@adi_ridhwan]

please react to “Marcin & Ichika Nito - Acoustic vs Electric” THAT SHIT’S CRAZYYYYY TOO!

[@vladimirwilliams2517]

It isn't so hard to learning just takes practice

[@alanthompson2753]

Taking a break from Bill?

[@SebsDuran]

Hicks? He’ll be back

[@aglesports9546]

React to new bishop nehru album Heroine Addiction

[@teamyeshuathemessiah1058]

Bros been playing since he was 10 😧

[@usuallyclueless4477]

There was a video of him shredding at 11 years old, so most likely he started way before. He did play violin before the guitar though, and that is harder.

[@iridescent9667]

This is literally everyone else's reaction... 😂 you are jealous but inspired too...and then you pick up your guitar to learn this...and leave it after the first few minutes...

[@johnsmithbro275]

If you love watching savant. Check out ichika nito

[@aglesports9546]

React to new mixtape by Bishop Nehru Heroine Addiction

[@aglesports9546]

React to new Bishop Nehru mixtape Heroine Addiction

[@kc_jones_gaming]

Writing it does take away a significant portion of the difficulty. Playing already crafted songs is a skill all it’s own… but adding the crazy yourself eliminates the need to learn specifics which is where most of difficulty lies

[@coecoenat]

Firstly thats bs. And secondly he composes his music on the Piano and then figures out how to play it on the guitar

[@kc_jones_gaming]

@@coecoenat you got any songs? I would love to hear them

[@coecoenat]

@@kc_jones_gaming sure: 1. G.O.A.T. 2. 40oz 3. The Worst 4. Goose 5. O.D. Those are my favourites of them

[@kc_jones_gaming]

@@coecoenat I meant things YOU wrote

[@ChildishDanbino]

I don’t know how to play guitar, but this made me want to quit

[@prastaelgibrans3205]

Please rect to alip ba ta

[@BeYoND_9000]

4th.. ez

[@slantythecamel]

I can't enjoy his music. As godly talented as he is, everything just strikes me as "look at how good I am", and it just feels empty. Maybe it's me. I recognize the talent but its does nothing for me.

[@MoyosoreOgunbiyi]

It's probably you on that take because if you follow his background you would understand that he's a product of the "Asian Mum" school of parenting (his Mum is Chinese) so heavy handed discipline and practice was the order of his upbringing. When you see him play his instrument effortlessly but yet show little to know expression it's because its taken years of hardcoded discipline to get to this point, from Age 3 onward as I understand it. And the added curse of being a genius is that you never feel compelled to enjoy the fruits of your effort because you are always chasing perfection even when by all accounts you've already achieved that somewhat intimidating state in the eyes of others. So instead of dismissing for lack of better judgement because you don't have all the fact, get to know more about him. Watch his interviews and see where he's coming from instead of standing from a distance. He's actually an easygoing, humble individual once you get to know him. So saying you can't enjoy his music, not because its objectively "bad" but rather because of what you think you don't like about "him" does both of you a disservice to the actual reason why you are meant to enjoy the music in the first place. Because it is good music...🤷

[@slantythecamel]

@@MoyosoreOgunbiyi My comment was literally solely about the music and nothing to do with the individual. When I say everything just strikes me as "look at how good I am" I'm referring to the music. The -music- is empty to me. I recognize the musical talent, it just doesn't do anything for me. When I listen to music the last thing I'm interested in is the person making it. It's either good music or it isn't, which is a personal choice based on taste.