"Playing Guitar is like S-E-X" -Carlos Santana

[@MusicisWin]

Which of your guitar heroes would you love to meet? What would you say to them?

[@0V3CHKiN]

Satriani - Releasing an album in each decade since the 1980s, how does he feel he has evolved his music since then? And where does he see the direction of future guitar solo players like him and many others?

[@Glazenblazer]

I would do anything to see David Gilmour once❤️

[@robf4639]

I started playing guitar in college and a good friend of mine said if you're going to play listen to this guy. That guy was Stevie Ray Vaughan. I think I would just thank him for his music and teaching me that much of what you play just comes from the inside no matter your skill level. Every time I listen to him I hear something different. He never played a song the same way twice. It seemed as though there was a direct path from his soul to his fingers. People can play his songs note for note but it's never the same. The passion and intensity he had in his playing simply can't be duplicated. He was truly one of a kind.

[@manuelpadilla1891]

John Frusciante, I feel like he is the guitarist with the most feeling ever . It amazes me. Listen to Before the Beginning or Wayne. They can make you feel some indescriptible feelings, so I would ask him how does he play guitar. Such a broad question

[@Fawior]

I've met Satriani - I have told him that I want to become as successful as he is. He told me that I will get famous and I should never stop practicing.

[@ThalesStorino]

Damn, you met Santana, what an achievement!

[@bigstam1234567890]

Next he should meet satan, I think he's good at guitar, I saw him in guitar hero 3 :P

[@FachryZulfikar]

@@bigstam1234567890 but he lose to Tenacious D.

[@sebukebu4213]

@@FachryZulfikar tbh, even god would lose to the greatest song of all time

[@elvis_chen]

There should be an "Achievement unlocked!" sticker popped up on the screen.

[@bestplans9051]

Now I am jealous!

[@user-pi8fn6wm9j]

Words can't even describe how wise Carlos is.

[@guitardeck]

At this age I think Santana could steal your girlfriend

[@PeeNidsCold]

Nah he stole me first

[@iansahari]

the dude in your profile picture could steal my girlfriend.....if i have one =/

[@dababy1521]

He will always be mr steal yo girl

[@johnnygtz746]

@@PeeNidsCold ha

[@bigcatjakeserna630]

Living Legend

[@JoelBonnie]

Guitar Players will Get it

[@1080kk]

“You’re always praying, and you’re always cursing, and you’re always making love. It ain’t do-re-mi-fa-so-la-to-do” One of the best guitar lessons, thanks CS

[@sethshepherd6816]

I could listen to Carlos Santana talk all day long. “I only play for women” 😂

[@commentfreely5443]

“I only pay for women”

[@silhouettesatsunset]

Damn bro you met santana

[@ari5102]

Nice zappa picture, apostrophe is amazing

[@emiliocampbell1779]

So cool!!

[@wherebandshaman]

Last time I was this early, Tyler was still giving out promo codes

[@silviosantapaola2825]

Insubordinary Marko tHis wEkS gUitaR SupEr SystEm...

[@GregsGarage]

That guys is a world treasure.

[@jwhitty14]

Absolutely!!!

[@alphabison7523]

Tabs?

[@murillo1350]

Uno de los mejores guitarristas vivos en el planeta. Mexican pride 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@psychoprosthetic]

Absolutely. A gift to us all: be proud.

[@w13rdguy]

So calm, so mellow, so humble and so giving. You'd hardly guess Carlos melts faces for a living.

[@misterknightowlandco]

If you don't play, you'll never get what he's saying. It's all about feel. Feeling the music your playing with and what you want to get across to people. Technique is important. Its like learning to read and write. Once you get to a certain point, you don't have to do writing exercises anymore, you just write what you want. Once you understand your vocab and structure on guitar, you just play. Let it out.

[@mattibeast2520]

Mister Knight Owl & Co. you’re right it is all about the feel

[@superbeast4287]

Nicely said. Im not sure mr. Christopher is there yet. He should also know that all musicians and artists are "off" alittle bit. We see and hear things that havent manifested their properties yet. We bring creation to life. Its called be creative. Im sure it does seem weird to outsiders. Some of the pictures i draw are so far out they had shrinks trying to shoebox them into some sort of reasonal pattern as to the way i think and who i am. They never got it. To be able to draw a scene that doesnt exist is an awesome talent. Same thing with music🎶. Thanks. Have a good day.

[@arya6085]

r/gatekeeping

[@misterknightowlandco]

@@superbeast4287 to be creative you have to venture off the path most travelled. If you dont you're just copying and cutting and pasting. You can either paint a new picture or trace an old one. Both have value though. Nothing wrong with being a cover band kind of guy. Nothing wrong with being an artist. Quit seeing shrinks. Its their job to get you back in the shoebox. Unless your going to hurt someone or yourself and need the help of course. Other than that just be you with the understanding you are on a different path and accept what comes with it.

[@misterknightowlandco]

@@mattibeast2520 its what seperates artists and cover band guys. Nothing wrong with either.

[@drums4metal]

One of my favorite musicians ever, literally I can hear 3 secs of any of his music and know is him. Eventhough he is not a super shredder that plays lightning fast he definitely gets your attention with the feel he gives to his music, unmistakable.

[@theamateurfurry4735]

Such a humble person

[@Axess-sv8nq]

You play from the heart. Your feelings and your soul play the guitar, or drums, or bass, or keyboards. It's not your hands. It's not technique. It's not style. It's the lifeforce you put into your playing. Over the past 40+ years of being a guitarist on-stage and off, I've seen a lot of guitar players just regurgitate. Nowhere in their playing is who they are. You have to put your SELF in your playing. Carlos is 100% on the money with that! When you put 100% of yourself in your playing, people take notice!

[@kennbart]

Well said!

[@ivanbravo347]

I don’t think you understand what Carlos meant, he is at another level all together. He is talking about feeling and passion. Get in touch with your self, prayer, meditation, finding your inner light and letting that vibration come through your instrument.

[@wavyk8062]

Exactly, Carlos is on a high vibration with a more deeper understanding about life. The interviewer is low vibrational and barely understands.

[@bichorojas1]

What a great talk!!!! Carlos Santana is a living legend!!!! Saludos desde Puebla México!!!!!

[@Ravelle17]

“The way to practice is to take a deep breath, and get out of the way.” This is honestly the most valuable advice in the entire video. Take a moment to process everything that’s holding you back, let it go, and just work on your craft.

[@bradfuerst]

Carlos Santana is truly a world treasure. I love how he's so genuine. He's amazing.

[@JMEAUS22]

Tyler, My dude. You’re killing it with these interview questions. Love your stuff, congratulations on the well earned success, friend.

[@simplygreg17ify]

What I love about this is seeing your nervousness Tyler while interviewing Carlos...reason being, or shows that every single one of us have those folks that we look up to & are memorized by their talent, knowledge, & their views of music as a whole. Tyler, I love this cause it was raw & real

[@Daryllishere]

Santana is one of my inspirations and my Father's most biggest inspiration really. Thank you Tyler for asking the questions that a Guitarist would rarely ask to a Guitar legend which is the Art and Soul of guitar playing.

[@jmakosk]

Wow! What a treat. My first concert was Santana I had been playing guitar for over a year and when I saw his huge band with percussion and horns and multiple singers and everyone was so in sync and the dancers were moving perfectly with it all and I saw Carlos standing there with his eyes closed playing with all he had and every word on his mic was kindness I knew that was what I wanted to do with my life. Fuckin’ awesome. I’d love to play with him some day and just zone out in that magic.

[@CronaTheAwper]

You can really hear the heroin in Jimmy Page, and you can really hear the acid in Carlos Santana.

[@salad3256]

This is the cancer on a santana video, geez

[@warningchimes24]

you can hear the acid in late Peter Green

[@DannyGadish]

and you can really see the cocaine in Lars Ulrich

[@jostinmegia6904]

@Guitar Logan wow way to shit on a joke😐

[@rafaelpretto292]

I don't have to believe in what Santana says, to respect him as a human being and his opinions. But why would you say that because he is talking in a spiritual way, that he is under acid influence? Would you like to be judged in the same way, if you were in his shoes? Does that make any sense?

[@ShallieDragon]

He seems so humble, so easy to talk to. You are SO LUCKY to have gotten to meet him.

[@uneedtherapy42]

To have played guitar that long and still think spiritually and philosophically about it like Carlos does is incredible. It's so easy to get bogged down in the scales and notes, etc but Carlos elevates all that to a higher dimension of life. He is a beautiful soul.

[@hanomag251]

Respect to this man. A genuine basic person, humble and truly generous of sharing his knowledge with the rest of the world. Good job on this interview!!!

[@kennbart]

One of the most best, insightful, real and honest interviews I've listened to. Feels like I'm sharing the light with both of you. Thanks for letting me in!

[@rcnewman51.]

Damn! Can Carlos be my life coach with all those metaphors😂

[@conormurphy4328]

You just gotta keep hammering away until the climax?

[@joshlawton4973]

Thats what she said!

[@johncase3998]

Yeah....keep hammering away at the same 1-2-3 notes like a record skipping and call it a solo.

[@agustinfernandez5115]

Nah, gotta start slow, build some tensión, make people want it, make changes, keep it fresh and interesting and at the best part you hammer your way into the sunset. If youre done and no one Is clapping, then you can cry in the corner and blame the sound guy.

[@petebrown3715]

Man you met Santana dude! What a great gift. He is one of my biggest influences. Thank you for this post Tyler!! You rock!

[@drjcwardjr]

Santana is so down to earth…but, in an ethereal way…open and honest…he lets his music speak in the same way…but apparently with the fifth note as magical as the secret chord that David played! You interviewed him well! 😎👍

[@ariesatrio3119]

My uncle was the bassist for Santana and I will always love their music, he was a great singer, songwriter and I loved his impact on the Latino Community. I praise them for all they’ve done for our representation in the US during a time we never had any

[@onyjdm]

Who is your uncle?

[@ariesatrio3119]

@@onyjdm his name is Pablo / Paul Tellez

[@onyjdm]

@@ariesatrio3119 Great bass player, loved him when he was in the band

[@maggo4911]

Oh my god this person reached my heart! That video just made me so happy! Amazing! And I love Smooth!

[@IDVDalot]

PASSION EMOTION AND FEELING! Your right that interview was UNREAL! Possibly the best Santana interview ever.

[@isaacjohnson.]

what a cool experience. Santana is genuine to who he is and because of that his playing shines as his unique voice. Love him.

[@tito.tarantula]

Wow, such an incredible privilege... not just meeting Carlos Santana but especially considering he is one of your heroes! Great interview with such a genuinely positive message. Keep on keepin'ON!

[@redsmountainridgetop]

Man, I was getting butterflies and goosebumps just watching that. What an honor. What a man.

[@shauncarter924]

Carlos Santana might just be, in my humble and useless opinion, one of the coolest and insightful SOBs on the planet. Wow!! I’m floored. Thanks, man

[@cinox4719]

Wise words from a real living Legend, showing us that Music is a reflection of Love

[@StippGuitar]

“Make the table long, not the wall tall”… :0

[@billyperry3059]

@@spacejamgoliath fo

[@henriquemontalvao8492]

From whom is this quote?

[@theariesband]

Does he mean share the music with everybody and dont create divisions?

[@richardlewis1243]

I like to say build bridges not walls

[@joeshmoe8310]

What a wholesome person. When he was talking about them being the same it was so genuine. Although I’m not going to lie, Santana is a different species than me

[@housepianist]

As a professional pianist for over 45 years, I totally understand what Santana is saying. Don't need to be a guitarist to get it.

[@simontemplar3359]

Let your light be the sound is one of the coolest things I've ever heard anyone say.

[@rangeofmotion5993]

Great interview! So many guitarists try to replicate other famous guitarists... instead of trusting that they have their own unique style and sound. No harm in taking tips and tricks from influences, but know that you have your own sound. I am guilty of it, as well. It was refreshing to hear him talk about that!

[@clench13]

A fine interview Tyler. I’ve watched this thing four times. I’m trying to internalize the wisdom of Santana which seems so poetic but so true at the same time.

[@joshsanchez3575]

Two of my favorite teachers! Thanks for the videos Tyler... This one by far the best! 👍🏼

[@jandvadams]

Tyler! How awesome you met Mr. Santana. I truly agree with his words of wisdom. Music should always be from the heart. The true greats (Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc.) wrote music for both God and love. It's refreshing to see that music does have people like Mr. Santana that still writes from the heart. In today's world, most so called musicians don't write like that. It's all about standpoints or whatever will get the most sales. It's saddening. Music is a gift.

[@bing1205]

Meeting the legend Tyler Larson this Santana guy is lucky

[@spacejamgoliath]

Watch your mouth

[@guillotinedeath]

The disrespect...

[@annonymous1026]

@Bing shut the fuck up

[@sauravmustauphey]

Tylor is not even a single match of his level. That guy Tylor has full of ego.

[@duckspy436]

@@annonymous1026 @chito @sanu mustauphey. ITS. A. JOKE.

[@PrivateParticular]

Can I just say he has aged fantastically

[@samuelstulinger1619]

Ikr Tyler is looking good

[@PrivateParticular]

Samual Aschik noice

[@chrisg1577]

Very Cool interview and Santana is so gracious.

[@Incog2k6]

Holy shit! First Petrucci, now Santana. Your channel has really grown so much, Tyler. And I just know that things won't stop here. Can't wait for future interviews with the likes of Paul Gilbert, John Mayer (wasn't he at NAMM?...), Marty Friedman, Eric Johnson or Steve Vai. No, not trying to pressure you, lol. But meeting people like that doesn't seem so unrealistic anymore, huh? Also, if you DO end up interviewing Vai sometime in the future, you'll have to bring up the "No feel" meme :P.

[@biwarayoganata]

You met Santana?!? I wonder how you felt after that

[@declanl2167]

He felt smooth....... 😂😂

[@GamerHobbyGaming]

@@declanl2167 just stop....

[@biwarayoganata]

@@declanl2167 If only youtube allows me to give you a million likes.

[@BJazz19]

i would feel stoned for a year

[@aamirsy]

He's an amazing listener and thus an amazing communicator. Kudos to a great interview, you really held it together, others would just melt through the floor.

[@elijahuribe8762]

Omg....i love Carlos!!! I'm trying to go to one of his shows. He is the reason i even started playing the guitar.

[@jmar482]

Impeccable integrity..... that’s beautiful. What an honor it must have been to sit with him and chat. Carlos has a wonder philosophy.

[@marcellinden7305]

I saw Carlos play at a concert in 1974. For me his performance blew away the other 4 acts which included LRB and Fleetwood Mac. His playing is what inspired me as a kid of 12 to take up guitar. And I still have a long way to go to be anywhere near what he was as a player back then...

[@bestplans9051]

It's cool having grown up listening to Carlos' growth and evolution from the beginning. Brilliant writer and guitar master. Oyo Como Va, Dealer, Open Invitation, She's Not There, Smooth, Europa...the list goes on

[@abhinavbiswas1915]

3:48....Tyler controlling his laughter 😂

[@alexandrebier4581]

Wichever my guitar hero might be, I can ony dream he is as approchable, relatable and completely awesome as Santana is in this video!

[@josuegavi]

I can't believe I hadn't watch this video before! I has been a Santana's fan since I was learning to play guitar!!! Today I was watching one of his concerts in Viña del Mar and suddenly this thumbnail appeared!!! Meeting Carlos is one of my biggest dreams as a musician! Awesome Tyler!

[@Bsabol22]

Wise words that have an even more wiser meaning to em when it comes from someone sooo great and humble!

[@john564holloway]

Omgawd, this is so kool, Tyler!!!...Chatting with someone as iconic AND who played Woodstock!!!

[@shashankiyer5751]

Black Magic woman is perhaps one of my favourite Santana songs, I know its cliche but man, its amazing

[@alejandroblanco2071]

That tune it's originally by Fleetwood Mac, but Carlos made it his own through a unique interpretation...

[@rickfrancis1027]

I've watched many of your videos but this video with Carlos made me subscribe to your channel. Carlos Santana embodies the quintessential attitude about life! Now, I think you have the key to this attitude and I want to see where you go with this key.

[@RickyConnelley]

He is one of the greats that really tapped into his soul when he played..

[@christopherfleming6990]

Holy crap... that is freaking awesome!!! I am so envious of you meeting Santana and having a great interview with him. After he talked about the fifth note of smooth, the tenth fret of the second string is now hallowed ground. Great videos as always man.

[@BDAILEY702]

Carlos Santana came into a dispensary I used to budtend in, and he was my customer. he was very cool. and didn’t want anyone to know who he was. only i recognized him!

[@curtisharden3240]

From his soul to his fingers on the strings thru the amp makes my ears very happy

[@VangeliRock]

WOW...so awesome! "Take a deep breath, and get out of the way, let your light be the sound" I almost fell of my seat...now I gotta pick up my guitar. :)

[@bioux101]

So lovely. 'It's an honour to meet you', Carlos 'likewise'. He is just incredible.

[@natfurtop]

Awesome awesome AWESOME interview Tyler! Definitely one of the best interviews from an icon that I have heard in a long time, thank you!

[@tobiasmedina1102]

Well, if it is, I would no longer care about my virginity lmao

[@paulbeahm3891]

You dont respect music all that much do you..

[@petermot645]

Listening since 1973. Thank you Carlos !

[@travismiller7679]

My old guitar teacher had me start learning leads with 1 note. I had to improve a solo using 1 note and make it sound good. We didn't move on until that happened. Then it was one string, then two, and so on. It really helped me develop feel.

[@Momentvm]

Maaan, this rocks! This is because of Carlos Santana that I actually wanted to play. Not only play guitar but in general. When I saw his first ever gig in Poland, around 1994, Sacred Fire Tour, I was hooked and I am ever since :). Next day I asked my parents to buy me a guitar... ;)

[@EricAndMirna]

Holy Smokes!!! What an opportunity! Carlos Santana has such a great spirit. You did a great job with him. Love your questions.

[@psychoprosthetic]

I love this guy. He makes me smile, and he's about making the world a better place, and music can still do that.

[@daosnet]

Like a wise teacher, he checked to see if you understood the spiritual side of his explanation first, and then catered to something your audiences can understand. Most excellent!

[@niclastname]

3:49 Tyler was totally thinking of vaginas opening when Santana said that lol.

[@penguinboi2710]

Wow lucky he got to meet Carlos Santana!!

[@Vonavi]

Funny thing . I was driving and I heard smooth on radio and 10m after that I get notification from you .

[@williamkearney]

Unreal experience and what a cool outlook on guitar playing

[@Rick_Cleland]

Santana is a genius.

[@IDVDalot]

WOW! This is the most poetic beautiful advice I have ever heard about anything. What a gift.

[@MetallicA29]

100% your best interview.

[@juanpablokerno6287]

Santana siempre ha sido y será mi inspiración a seguir tocando ❤️

[@owenrsmithmusic2029]

What a gentleman. Ok, pair of gentlemen. Humble and confident at the same time. Music opens doors and builds connections.

[@countingcoup]

One of my most favorite colorful artistic interviews with Carlos, well done 👍🏽 it was silky “Smooth”...

[@1loStu]

The last three words are fantastic. That’s the real light for everyone of us independently of a skill level. Thanks for your question, Tyler!

[@emiliolopez1808]

I’m seeing him in May! Can’t wait! Hope to have a conversation with him as captivating as this one, good Stuff

[@MapleJokerRofl]

My dad used to dress me up as santana when i was 4 lol He's 71 now and im 24. I wonder if there would be a way to meet him in person and get a picture with him? I look up meet and greets but he never has an option to meet him/

[@mungodarkmatter]

That was totally awesome. It made my day watching it. Thanks.

[@DaddySantaClaus]

You met Santana! You are one lucky bastard My dad listened to him when I was a kid. One of the best guitar players ever.

[@LotoTheHero]

I'd love to meet that man right there, Santana. His music is amazing. I love many different types of music and guitarists, but to me I think he's the best. Not only is he great from a technical standpoint, his writing is great too.

[@blank-mq8ef]

the one thing i didnt expect to see today was Tyler and big boi Carlos but damn am i happy i did

[@richdelb]

Freaking WOW dude ! ! ! ! I'm not even much of a Santana fan, and I had goose bumps watching this. OUTSTANDING.

[@denniskielton2447]

mannnn he's 1000% right about smooth, that song has grabbed me since I was like 10, for whatever reason. So glad he chose that note